Sebastián Martos facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Martos and the second or maternal family name is Roa.
Martos at the 2016 Olympics
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 20 June 1989 Huelma, Jaén, Spain |
| Education | University of León |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Club | C.D. Nike Running |
| Coached by | José Enrique Villacorta |
Sebastián Martos Roa (born 20 June 1989) is a Spanish athlete specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He represented his country at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships without qualifying for the final. In addition, he finished fourth at the 2014 European Championships and won the silver medal at the 2013 Summer Universiade. In 2017, he competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Athletics Championships held in London, United Kingdom.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Spain |
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| 2008 | World Junior Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 13th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:57.85 |
| 2009 | European U23 Championships | Kaunas, Lithuania | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:42.69 |
| 2011 | European U23 Championships | Ostrava, Czech Republic | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:35.35 |
| Universiade | Shenzhen, China | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:44.44 | |
| 2013 | Universiade | Kazan, Russia | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:37.94 |
| World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 25th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:32.63 | |
| 2014 | European Championships | Zürich, Switzerland | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:30.08 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 26th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:50.20 |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:31.93 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 17th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:28.44 | |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 42nd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:51.57 |
| 2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 14th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:46.76 |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 23rd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:23.07 |
| 2022 | World Championships | Eugene, United States | 14th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:36.66 |
| European Championships | Munich, Germany | 6th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.68 | |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 3:43.45 (Castellón 2011)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:16.46 (La Nucia 2022)
Indoor
- 1500 metres – 3:44.11 (Madrid 2017)
- 3000 metres – 7:50.68 (Madrid 2022)
See also
In Spanish: Sebastián Martos para niños
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