Manuel Carballo (gymnast)

Manuel Carballo Martínez (born 23 November 1982) in Madrid, Spain is a Spanish artistic gymnast.

Manuel Carballo
Manuel Carballo
Personal information
Country represented Spain
Born (1982-11-23) November 23, 1982
Madrid
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Spain
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2005 DebrecenParallel bars
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place2005 AlmeríaTeam
Gold medal – first place2009 PescaraParallel bars
Silver medal – second place2005 AlmeríaParallel bars
Bronze medal – third place2005 AlmeríaAll-around
Bronze medal – third place2009 PescaraTeam

Carballo is from a renowned gymnastics family. His father Jesús Sr is the coach of the Spanish national women's team and his older brother Jesús Carballo Jr was a two time world champion. Another brother, Javier, is also involved in Gymnastics.

Carballo was the 2005 European Champion on the Parallel Bars with a score of 9.712. Manuel qualified in second place for the 2005 World Championships final on the event. Manuel performed a clean routine until his dismount, where a large stumble left him out of medal contention. Carballo has also won numerous medals at World Cup competitions. Carballo was a member of the Spanish team at the 2007 World Championships.

In 2008, Carballo was part of the Spanish Olympic Team, finishing 11th.[1]

References
  1. Manuel Carballo at Sports Reference Sports Reference


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