Biography
Started: He began canoeing at age 14, and took up Para canoeing in 2016. (marca.com, 31 Aug 2019, 20 Aug 2018; hoy.es, 28 Aug 2019)
Reason: He struggled with depression after his accident and people advised him to return to paddling. After taking part in a veterans' competitions, he was advised to take part in trials for the Spanish Para canoe team. (marca.com, 26 Aug 2022)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (marca.com, 26 Aug 2022)
Awards: He was named the 2022 Male Para Canoeist of the Year by the Royal Spanish Canoeing Federation. (piraguamadrid.com, 14 Feb 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 4, 1977
Place of ResidenceMERIDA
EducationTechnical Studies
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachJulio Moreno Prieto [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 42.513 |
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 40.17 |
| 1 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 41.68 |
| 3 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2021 | Copenhagen, DEN | 41.04 |
| 5 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 40.605 |
| 7 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 42.46 |
| 7 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2018 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 41.602 |
| 10 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2017 | Racice, CZE | 41.864 |
| 12 | Va'a Single 200m - VL3 | 2017 | Racice, CZE | 56.382 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 40.646 |
| 1 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2023 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 41.000 |
| 1 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 40.939 |
