Mara Santos García (born 25 May 1969 in Velilla del Río Carrión) is a Spanish marathon canoeist who has competed since 1985 to 2012.[1] Competing in Canoe Marathon World Championships, she has won five gold medals, two silvers and two bronzes. She holds the record for victories in the International Sella River Descent, in Ribadesella (Asturias).[2]

Mara Santos
Personal information
Full nameMara Santos García
NationalitySpanish
Born (1969-05-25) 25 May 1969 (age 55)
Velilla del Río Carrión, Palencia, Spain
Sport
CountrySpain
SportCanoe racing
EventCanoe marathon
Turned pro1984
Retired2012
Medal record
Women's canoe marathon


World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2000 Duisburg K-1
Silver medal – second place 2002 Gainesville K-1
Silver medal – second place 2003 Zagreb K-1
Silver medal – second place 2001 Szeged K-1
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Duisburg K-1

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