David Cal
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | David•Cal Figueroa |
| Used name | David•Cal |
| Born | 10 October 1982 in Cangas do Morrazo, Pontevedra (ESP) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 86 kg |
| Affiliations | Club de Mar Ría de Aldán, Pontevedra (ESP) |
| NOC |  Spain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 4 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
Biography
In 2004, David Cal became the first canoer from Spain to win an Olympic title. A runner-up at the 2003 World Championships C-1 1,000, behind Andreas Dittmer, the roles were reversed in Athens as Cal defeated the German by half a second. In the 500 metres, the roles were reversed, with Cal taking the silver. Three years later, David Cal also collected his first World title, winning the C-1 500 in Duisburg, again ahead of Dittmer. A favorite for both canoe singles titles in Beijing, David Cal was the flagbearer of his team in the opening ceremonies. He returned home with two silver medals, finishing clearly behind Maksim Opalev and Attila Vajda, respectively. Cal’s most recent World Championship medal came in 2011, finishing second in the C-1 1,000.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | ESP |
David Cal | |||
| Canadian Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| Canadian Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold | ||||
| 2008 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | ESP |
David Cal | |||
| Canadian Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| Canadian Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 2012 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | ESP |
David Cal | |||
| Canadian Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony | ESP |
David Cal | |
| 2008 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | ESP |
David Cal |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint European Championships (0–1–4 2004 Poznań silver: C1 1000 m, bronze: C1 500 m; 2007 Pontevedra bronze: C1 500 m and C1 1000 m; 2012 Zagreb bronze: C1 500 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint World Championships (1–3–1 2003 Gainesville silver: C1 1000 m; 2005 Zagreb silver: C1 1000 m; 2007 Duisburg gold: C1 500 m, bronze: C1 1000 m; 2011 Szeged silver: C1 1000 m)