Spanish Athletics squad announced

(BEIJING, August 1) -- The Spanish Athletics Federation has unveiled the names of the 54 athletes who will make up the Spanish athletics team at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Among the athletes are Paquillo Fernandez, 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the 20km Race Walk; Mario Pestano, Spanish Discus national record holder; and Marta Dominguez, 2006 European champion in the Women's 5000m.

Jose Maria Odriozola, President of the Spanish Athletics Federation and IAAF Council Member, said at a press conference that Spain is aiming for eight to ten medals at the Beijing Olympics or at least to equal the four medal performance at the Barcelona 1992 Olympics.

There are 32 male athletes and 22 female athletes on the Spanish athletics squad.