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Carmen Valero
Spanish middle-distance runner (1955-2024) · Spain · On the map · Athletes · Died at 68
Carmen Valero Omedes was a Spanish middle-distance runner, who was best known for representing her native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
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2024Died2 January 20241977Award for the Best Spanish Athlete of the Year at Mundo DeportivoAward1976Award for the Best Spanish Athlete of the Year at Mundo DeportivoAward1975Award for the Best Spanish Athlete of the Year at Mundo DeportivoAward1973Award for the Best Spanish Athlete of the Year at Mundo DeportivoAward1955Born4 October 1955
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Barcelona Swimming Club
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Although eliminated in the heats of the 800 and the 1500 metres, Valero was the only woman in the Spanish track and field squad for the Montreal Games, and became the first female athlete to ever represent the country in those sports at the Summer Olympic Games.
Country
Spain
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1955 to 2024 · aged 68
