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 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.

David Martínez

Personal information
Born	(1967-01-31) 31 January 1967 (age 57) Betanzos, A Coruña
Sport
Country	Spain
Sport	Discus throw

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