Mara Santos

Mara Santos García (born May 25, 1969 in Velilla del Río Carrión) is a Spanish marathon canoer who has competed since 1985 to 2012.[1] Competing in Canoe Marathon World Championships, she has won five gold medals, two silvers and two bronzes. She holds the record for victories in the International Sella River Descent, in Ribadesella (Asturias).[2]

Mara Santos
Personal information
Full nameMara Santos García
NationalitySpanish
Born (1969-05-25) May 25, 1969
Velilla del Río Carrión, Palencia, Spain
Sport
CountrySpain
SportCanoe racing
Event(s)Canoe marathon
Turned pro1984
Retired2012
Medal record
Women's canoe marathon


World Championships
Gold medal – first place2000 DuisburgK-1
Silver medal – second place2002 GainesvilleK-1
Silver medal – second place2003 ZagrebK-1
Silver medal – second place2001 SzegedK-1
Bronze medal – third place2007 DuisburgK-1

See also

References
  1. Diario Palentino «Mamá, quiero ser como Mara.» Retrieved August 4, 2015
  2. Diario Palentino «Mara Santos se adjudica un nuevo triunfo en el Descenso del Sella.» Retrieved August 4, 2015
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