Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 16 in Gran Canaria, Spain. (marca.com, 26 May 2019; Athlete, 02 Aug 2016)
Reason: His father insisted that he got involved in sports. "He gave me two options; either swimming or basketball, and I have a fear of water." (marca.com, 26 May 2019)
Milestones: He was part of the Spanish squad that won Spain's first Paralympic medal [silver] in men's wheelchair basketball at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 Jul 2024)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 4, 1992
EducationPolitical Science
Languages SpokenEnglish, French, Spanish
CoachVictor Ramos [club]; Abraham Carrion [national]
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
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Paralympic Games | ||||
2 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
4 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
World Championships | ||||
5 | Men | 2018 | Hamburg, GER | |
European Championships | ||||
2 | Men | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED |