Zulema Fuentes-Pila facts for kids
Zulema Fuentes-Pila Ortiz was born on May 25, 1977, in Requejada, Cantabria, Spain. She is a talented Spanish athlete who specializes in middle-distance running. She has competed in many important races throughout her career.
Zulema is known for her strong performances in events like the 1500 metres and the 3000 metres steeplechase. She even set a Spanish national record in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Her sisters, Margarita and Iris, are also runners. They have even competed together on the Spanish team!
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Zulema's Running Career
Zulema Fuentes-Pila has represented Spain in many big competitions around the world. She has shown great skill and determination in her races.
Early Achievements
In 2002, Zulema competed in the European Indoor Championships. She finished eighth in the 1500 metres race. This was an early sign of her talent in athletics.
In 2004, she won a bronze medal at the Ibero-American Championships in Spain. She placed third in the 5000 metres event. This was one of her first medals in a major international competition.
Breaking Records and European Success
Zulema continued to improve her running. At the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, she finished eighth in the 3000 metres steeplechase. During this race, she set a new Spanish national record with a time of 9 minutes and 40.36 seconds. This was a very exciting moment in her career!
In 2010, Zulema earned a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships held in San Fernando, Spain. She came in second place in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Later that year, she competed in the European Championships in Barcelona, Spain, where she finished sixth in the same event.
Olympic Games Participation
One of the biggest highlights of Zulema's career was competing in the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, in 2008. She ran in the 3000 metres steeplechase and finished 12th. Participating in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.
Personal Best Times
Athletes often try to beat their own best times, which are called "personal bests." Here are Zulema Fuentes-Pila's fastest times in different running events:
- 800 metres: 2 minutes, 3.67 seconds (set in 2004)
- 1500 metres: 4 minutes, 4.72 seconds (set in 2004)
- 3000 metres: 8 minutes, 59.20 seconds (set in 2004)
- 3000 metres steeplechase: 9 minutes, 35.16 seconds (set in 2008)
- 5000 metres: 15 minutes, 56.80 seconds (set in 2004)
External Links
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- Zulema Fuentes-Pila at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
See also
In Spanish: Zulema Fuentes-Pila para niños
