Portrait of Francisco J. Sanchez

Francisco J. Sanchez

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Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 18 in 2008 in Toledo, Spain. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024, 03 May 2016) Reason: He learnt about the sport at the hospital where he underwent rehabilitation following his accident. (sunrisemedical.es, 15 Aug 2016) Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024) 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)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 11, 1989
Place of ResidenceALBACETE
OccupationAthlete
EducationAdministration Studies, Finance - Labour University, Toledo, ESP
Languages SpokenItalian, Spanish
CoachAbraham Carrion [club, national]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
2Men2016Rio de Janeiro, BRA
4Men2020Tokyo, JPN
5Men2012London, GBR
World Championships
4Men2014Incheon, KOR
5Men2018Hamburg, GER
European Championships
2Men2023Rotterdam, NED
7Men2021Madrid, ESP
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