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Chiclana firefighter wins nine medals at European Police and Fire Games
Chiclana firefighter Juan Francisco López Gallardo won nine medals at the European Police and Fire Games in Vigo, Spain.
The competition ran from October 9 to 18 and brought together more than 3,000 security and emergency-services professionals.
He won five gold, two silver and two bronze medals, all in swimming events.
His golds included the 200-metre freestyle and four relays, while his other medals came in butterfly, individual medley and a two-kilometre open-water swim.
His results qualify him for the world championships in Australia in March 2027.
López, who has practised swimming and water polo throughout his life, says he plans to defend his titles there.
Chiclana firefighter Juan Francisco López Gallardo won nine swimming medals at the 11th European Police and Fire Games in Vigo.
He won five gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals.
The games took place from October 9 to 18, 2026.
López qualified to compete at the world championships in Australia in March 2027.
He said he was satisfied with his results and plans to defend his titles in Australia.
- Who
- Chiclana firefighter Juan Francisco López Gallardo, known as Juan Fran.
- What
- He won nine medals in swimming: five gold, two silver and two bronze.
- When
- The games ran from October 9 to 18, 2026.
- Where
- Vigo, Spain.
- Why
- Not stated
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The 11th European Police and Fire Games were held in Vigo.
López returned home with nine medals and qualification for the world championships in Australia.
The world championships are due to take place in Australia.
- Gold medals
- 5
- Silver medals
- 2
- Bronze medals
- 2
- Best individual event
- 200-meter freestyle
- Next competition
- World championships in Australia, March 2027