Manuel Carballo (gymnast)

Manuel Carballo
Manuel Carballo
Personal information
Country represented Spain
Born (1982-11-23) November 23, 1982 (age 41)
Madrid
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Spain
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Debrecen Parallel bars
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 2005 Almería Team
Gold medal – first place 2009 Pescara Parallel bars
Silver medal – second place 2005 Almería Parallel bars
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Almería All-around
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Pescara Team

Manuel Carballo Martínez (born 23 November 1982) in Madrid, Spain is a Spanish artistic gymnast.

Carballo is from a renowned gymnastics family. His father Jesús Sr is the coach of the Spanish national women's team and his older brother Jesús Carballo Jr was a two time world champion. Another brother, Javier, is also involved in Gymnastics.

Carballo was the 2005 European Champion on the Parallel Bars with a score of 9.712. Manuel qualified in second place for the 2005 World Championships final on the event. Manuel performed a clean routine until his dismount, where a large stumble left him out of medal contention. Carballo has also won numerous medals at World Cup competitions. Carballo was a member of the Spanish team at the 2007 World Championships.

In 2008, Carballo was part of the Spanish Olympic Team, finishing 11th.[1]