Manuel Carballo (gymnast)

Manuel Carballo Martínez (born 23 November 1982) in Madrid, Spain is a Spanish artistic gymnast.

Manuel Carballo
Manuel Carballo
Personal information
Country represented	Spain
Born	(1982-11-23) November 23, 1982 Madrid
Discipline	Men's artistic gymnastics
Medal record Men's artistic gymnastics Representing Spain European Championships 2005 Debrecen Parallel bars Mediterranean Games 2005 Almería Team 2009 Pescara Parallel bars 2005 Almería Parallel bars 2005 Almería All-around 2009 Pescara Team

Carballo is from a renowned gymnastics family. His father Jesús Sr is the coach of the Spanish national women's team and his older brother Jesús Carballo Jr was a two time world champion. Another brother, Javier, is also involved in Gymnastics.

Carballo was the 2005 European Champion on the Parallel Bars with a score of 9.712. Manuel qualified in second place for the 2005 World Championships final on the event. Manuel performed a clean routine until his dismount, where a large stumble left him out of medal contention. Carballo has also won numerous medals at World Cup competitions. Carballo was a member of the Spanish team at the 2007 World Championships.

In 2008, Carballo was part of the Spanish Olympic Team, finishing 11th.