Yolanda Martín facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | February 16, 1954 (age 71) Guipúzcoa, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Boccia |
Yolanda Martin Franco is a talented athlete from Spain. She was born on February 16, 1954, in Guipúzcoa. Yolanda plays a sport called Boccia. Boccia is a precision ball sport, similar to bocce or bowls. It is played by athletes with severe physical disabilities. Yolanda has cerebral palsy, which affects her movement. She is a BC3 athlete, meaning she uses a ramp or assistant to help her throw the ball. Besides being an athlete, she also works as an administrator.
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Yolanda's Paralympic Journey
Yolanda Martin Franco has represented Spain in several Paralympic Games. These are major international multi-sport events for athletes with disabilities. She has shown great skill and determination in her Boccia career.
1996 Summer Paralympics
Yolanda competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, USA. This was a big moment for her career. She earned a silver medal in the BC1 one-person event. This was a fantastic achievement for the Spanish athlete.
2000 Summer Paralympics
She continued her success at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. Here, she competed in the two-person BC3 event. Yolanda and her teammate won another silver medal.
2004 and 2008 Summer Paralympics
Yolanda also took part in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. She then competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. In Beijing, she once again finished second in the two-person BC3 event, adding another silver medal to her collection. Her dedication to Boccia and her country is truly inspiring.
See also
In Spanish: Yolanda Martín para niños
