Biography
Reason: Having previously played football, he was introduced to Para athletics by the Spanish National Organisation of the Blind [ONCE]. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019; epoca1.plazadeportiva.com, 24 Jul 2015)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (proyectofer.es, 22 Nov 2023)
Awards: In 2023 he received the Bronze Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit in Spain. (ondanaranjacope.com, 26 Jun 2023)
He was named 2019 and 2016 Male Athlete of the Year in Gandia, Spain. (ondanaranjacope.com, 02 Dec 2019; levante-emv.com, 26 Nov 2016)
In 2014 he was named Best Athlete with an Impairment in Valencia, Spain. (LinkedIn profile, 05 Apr 2021; uegandia.com, 10 Dec 2014)
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His early life was portrayed in a children's book titled 'Un Extraordinario Don' [An Extraordinary Gift], which was written by journalist David Blay. (yosoynoticia.es, 23 Apr 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 9, 1994
Place of ResidenceGANDIA
EducationExercise Science, Sports Science - University of Valencia, Spain
Languages SpokenCatalan, English, Italian, Spanish
CoachJuan Vicente Escolano
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 61.13 |
| 5 | Javelin Throw - F13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 58.47 |
| 7 | Shot Put - F12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 13.03 |
| 8 | Shot Put - F12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 13.75 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F13 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 64.89 |
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F13 | 2017 | London, GBR | 61.53 |
| 5 | Javelin Throw - F13 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 59.04 |
| 5 | Javelin Throw - F13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 56.49 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 13.14 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F12 | 2017 | London, GBR | 13.79 |
| 7 | Javelin Throw - F13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 56.98 |
| 8 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2017 | London, GBR | 39.28 |
| 8 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 38.72 |
