Bio
Martín Álvaro was born in Spain and developed an interest in athletics at a young age. At age nine, he began participating in athletics, and by age 13, he had transitioned to race walking due to a knee injury he sustained as a distance runner. His introduction to race walking was influenced by coach Juan Mendez, who visited his school and inspired him to pursue the sport.
Álvaro is committed to his education alongside his athletic career. He is pursuing a degree in Political Science at the Complutense University of Madrid and is also studying for a law degree at the National University of Distance Education in Spain.
Club: CA Perceiana Extremadura (ESP)
Coach: José Antonio Carrillo (ESP)
Martín Álvaro has had a distinguished career in race walking, achieving significant milestones and earning numerous accolades.
Martín Álvaro's mother, Macarena, is a veterinarian, and he credits his strong family support for his success. Despite his busy schedule as an athlete, he balances his training and competitions with his academic pursuits.
Tournaments
Spanish Athlete of the Year (2018)Olympic Games:
- London 2012: Did not finish in the 20km race walk
- Rio 2016: 22nd place in the 20km race walk
- Tokyo 2020: 4th place in the 20km race walk, finishing 22 seconds behind the bronze medallist Toshikazu Yamanishi
World Championships (2023):
- Gold medal in the 20km race walk
- Gold medal in the 35km race walk
European Championships:
- Gold medal in the 20km race walk (2018)
- Gold medal in the 20km race walk (2022)
Personal Bests
- Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed Spain - Gold