David Martínez (discus thrower)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Varela.

David Martínez

Personal information
Born	(1967-01-31) 31 January 1967 Betanzos, A Coruña
Sport
Country	Spain
Sport	Discus throw

David Martínez Varela (born 31 January 1967 in Betanzos, A Coruña) is a retired discus thrower from Spain, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. He is a ten-time national champion in the men's discus event.

International competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing Spain
1986	World Junior Championships	Athens, Greece	12th	52.32 m
1987	Mediterranean Games	Latakia, Syria	9th	52.34 m
1989	World Cup	Barcelona, Spain	6th	57.46 m
1990	Ibero-American Championships	Manaus, Brazil	1st	59.30 m
1991	Mediterranean Games	Athens, Greece	3rd	59.16 m
1992	Ibero-American Championships	Seville, Spain	2nd	61.56 m
2000	Olympic Games	Sydney, Australia	19th (q)	61.50 m
2001	Mediterranean Games	Radès, Tunisia	2nd	63.85 m
2002	European Championships	Munich, Germany	19th (q)	59.27 m

References

• (in Spanish) Spanish Olympic Committee