Biography
Started: He first tried athletics at age four in Valencia, Spain. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Reason: A friend challenged him to throw the discus. After he beat his friend he developed a love for the sport and began training. (avancedeportivo.es, 26 Aug 2014)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (proyectofer.es, 22 Nov 2023)
Awards: In 2017 he was presented with a Sports Merit Distinction by the government of the autonomous community of Valencia in Spain. (elpais.com, 09 Oct 2017)
In 2016 he received the Royal Order of Sports Merit Gold Medal in Spain. (paralimpicos.es, 15 Nov 2016)
In 2016 he received the Sport Merit Award for Most Outstanding Para Athlete in Valencia, Spain. (fdmvalencia.es, 05 Sep 2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 4, 1989
Place of ResidenceGANDIA
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachJuan Vicente Escolano, from 2017
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 17.04 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 16.44 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F12 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 15.22 |
| 1 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 46.39 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 15.69 |
| 2 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 44.93 |
| 3 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2017 | London, GBR | 44.23 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F12 | 2017 | London, GBR | 15.44 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F12 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 15.03 |
| 3 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 43.63 |
| 5 | Shot Put - F12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 13.58 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F12 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 13.43 |
