Nora Buron – Up-and-Coming Spanish Sprint Star
Personal Information
Full Name: Nora Buron
Nationality: Spanish
Date of Birth: August 14, 2004
Age: 20 years old
World Athletics Athlete Code: 14850926
Athletic Profile
Nora Buron is a Spanish sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres and 200 metres, with additional experience in relay events. As a young athlete developing her career at the national level, she represents the next generation of Spanish sprint talent, though she has not yet achieved major international breakthrough performances.
Primary Events
- 200 Metres (main specialty)
- 200 Metres Short Track (indoor)
- 100 Metres
- 60 Metres (indoor)
- 4×100 Metres Relay
Athletic Achievements and Rankings
Current World Rankings
- #1246 in Women’s 200m
- #2045 in Women’s 100m
These rankings place her as a developing athlete within the broader international context, competing primarily at national and regional levels.
Personal Best Performances
Sprint Events (Outdoor)
- 200 Metres: 24.65 seconds (June 16, 2024) – Score: 974
- 100 Metres: 12.06 seconds (June 28, 2025) – Score: 980
Sprint Events (Indoor)
- 200 Metres Short Track: 24.80 seconds (January 26, 2025) – Score: 1010
- Achieved at Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián
- 60 Metres: 7.75 seconds (January 18, 2025) – Score: 972
- Achieved at Pista Cubierta Carlos Gil Perez, Salamanca
Relay Events
- 4×100 Metres Relay: 46.06 seconds (June 15, 2025) – Score: 1050
- Achieved at Estadio Los Pajaritos, Soria
Career Development and Progression
Youth Development (2004-2024)
Born in 2004, Buron has progressed through the Spanish youth athletics system. Her personal best times indicate steady development as a sprinter, with improvements shown across both her individual events and relay contributions.
Current Development Phase (2024-2025)
At 20 years old, Buron is in a crucial developmental phase of her athletic career. Her 2024 and 2025 performances suggest ongoing improvement, particularly in the 200m where she appears to have her strongest performances relative to international standards.
Performance Analysis
Her personal best of 24.65 seconds in the 200m places her as a competitive domestic-level athlete. While these times are respectable for a developing sprinter, they are still some distance from international qualifying standards for major championships.
Training and Competition Environment
Spanish Athletics System
As a Spanish athlete, Buron trains within Spain’s national athletics development programs. Her competition at venues across Spain (San Sebastián, Salamanca, Soria) indicates active participation in the domestic circuit.
Competition Experience
Her results show regular competition throughout the year, including both indoor and outdoor seasons, which is essential for athletic development at her stage of career progression.
International Context
Spanish Sprint Development
Buron represents part of Spain’s efforts to develop sprint talent, competing alongside other Spanish sprinters in relay events and individual competitions. Spain has been working to strengthen its sprint programs in recent years.
Relay Contributions
Her 4x100m relay time of 46.06 seconds suggests she is part of Spain’s developing relay program, though this time indicates the team is still working toward higher international competitiveness.
Future Outlook
Development Potential
At 20 years old, Buron has significant time for continued development. Sprint athletes often continue improving into their mid-twenties, suggesting potential for substantial improvement with proper training and competition experience.
Goals and Trajectory
While specific goals are not publicly stated, her continued competition and gradual improvement suggest ambitions to establish herself more prominently in Spanish sprinting and potentially reach qualifying standards for higher-level competitions.
Educational and Personal Background
Educational Information
Specific details about Buron’s educational background, university attendance, or academic pursuits are not available in public sources, which is typical for developing athletes at the national level.
Career Aspirations
Information about career goals or professional aspirations outside athletics is not publicly available.
Personal Interests
Details about personal interests, hobbies, or activities outside of athletics are not readily available in public sources.
Competition Venues and Geographic Spread
Training Locations
Her competition results show activity across multiple Spanish athletic facilities:
- Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (indoor track)
- Pista Cubierta Carlos Gil Perez, Salamanca (indoor track)
- Estadio Los Pajaritos, Soria (outdoor track)
This geographic spread suggests either travel for competition opportunities or potential training base mobility within Spain.
Technical Analysis
Event Focus
Her performance scores suggest the 200m as her strongest event (Score: 1010 for indoor 200m vs. 980 for 100m), indicating potential for middle sprint specialization.
Seasonal Performance
Her 2025 performances show activity in both indoor and outdoor seasons, important for year-round development and maintaining competitive fitness.
Current Status and Classification
Athletic Level
Based on current performance data, Buron represents the developing tier of Spanish sprinting, competing at national levels while working toward higher standards.
Competitive Context
Her world rankings (#1246 in 200m, #2045 in 100m) place her in the broader international field but not yet at championship-qualifying levels.
Support and Development
Spanish Athletics Support
As a young Spanish athlete showing development, she likely benefits from national athletics federation programs designed to develop sprint talent.
Long-term Development
Her consistent competition and gradual improvement suggest access to coaching and training support appropriate for her current development stage.
Current Assessment: Nora Buron represents the developing talent pipeline in Spanish sprint athletics. While not yet at international breakthrough level, her consistent improvement and young age suggest potential for continued development. Her story reflects the experiences of many young athletes working to establish themselves in competitive sprinting.
Note on Classification: Based on available performance data and competitive results, Buron would be more accurately described as a “developing young sprinter” or “promising national-level athlete” rather than a “track and field star,” as her achievements are primarily at domestic developmental levels rather than international prominence.
Future Potential: At 20 years old with room for technical and physical development, Buron has the potential to improve significantly with continued training and competition experience. Her progression will depend on access to high-quality coaching, training facilities, and competitive opportunities.
Go Nora!