Álvaro Burrell facts for kids

Álvaro Burrell was born on April 29, 1969. He is a Spanish athlete. He is best known for competing in the men's decathlon at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Who is Álvaro Burrell?

Álvaro Burrell is an athlete from Spain. He was born in a town called Monzón. This town is located in the Province of Huesca. He became a well-known athlete in his country.

What is Athletics?

Athletics is a group of sports events. These events involve running, jumping, and throwing. It is one of the oldest sports in the world. Many people enjoy watching athletics. It is also a very popular sport in the Olympic Games.

What is a Decathlon?

A decathlon is a special event in athletics. It is made up of ten different track and field events. Athletes compete in all ten events over two days. The winner is the person with the most points. Points are given based on how well an athlete performs in each event.

Decathlon Events

Here are the ten events in a decathlon:

• Day 1:
  • 100 metres (running)
  • Long jump
  • Shot put (throwing)
  • High jump
  • 400 metres (running)
• Day 2:
  • 110 metres hurdles (running over obstacles)
  • Discus throw
  • Pole vault (jumping with a pole)
  • Javelin throw
  • 1500 metres (running)

Competing at the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games are the biggest sports event in the world. Athletes from many countries compete. It happens every four years. It is a great honor for an athlete to compete in the Olympics.

Álvaro Burrell at the 1992 Olympics

Álvaro Burrell competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics. These Games were held in Barcelona, Spain. It was a very special event for Spanish athletes. Competing in the decathlon at the Olympics shows great skill and dedication. It means an athlete is good at many different types of events.

See also

In Spanish: Álvaro Burrell Bustos para niños