Miguel Ángel Cascallana
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Miguel Ángel•Cascallana Guerra |
| Used name | Miguel Ángel•Cascallana |
| Born | 26 February 1948 in Herrera de Pisuerga, Palencia (ESP) |
| Died | 26 January 2015 in Alicante, Alicante (ESP) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 80 kg |
| Affiliations | Marcol, Valencia (ESP) |
| NOC |  Spain |
Biography
A left-winger, Miguel Ángel Cascallana played for the Calpisa side from Alicante that dominated Spanish domestic play from 1975-1978, winning four league titles and three Cup finals. Cascallana joined the team in late 1976, and still played for them when Calpisa won the European Cup Winners Cup of 1979/1980.
Even before joining Calpisa, Cascallana had been selected for the national team, winning a total of 58 caps (scoring 41 goals). Among these was Spain’s participation in the 1972 Olympics, when handball returned to the Olympics after a 36-year absence. The Spanish didn’t fare particuarly well, placing 15th with just a single win.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Handball | ESP |
Miguel Ángel Cascallana | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Spain | 15 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–1–0 1975 Al-Jaza'ir HAN silver)