About Javier Merida
Born 1973. Javier Merida is a Spanish athletics competitor and triathlete.
Javier Merida (born 15 April 1973) is a Spanish athlete best known for competing in paratriathlon. He was born in Marbella and lost his leg in a traffic accident in 2007, after which he began training for paratriathlon. Some of his more notable successes include several championships of Spanish paratriathlon, a European championship of paratriathlon, as well as being world vice champion in paraduathlon.
One of his accomplishments includes being the first disabled person from Spain to cross the English channel in 2013. He mentions that his next goal would be crossing Loch Ness. He also states that he intends to train for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro which will introduce his discipline of paratriathlon for the first time.
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Who is Javier Merida?
Spanish triathlete
When was Javier Merida born?
Javier Merida was born on 15 April 1973 in Marbella.
What is Javier Merida's occupation?
Javier Merida is an athletics competitor and triathlete.
What nationality is Javier Merida?
Javier Merida is Spanish.
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