Adriana Cerezo Iglesias ( Alcalá de Henares , November 24, 2003) is a Spanish athlete who competes in taekwondo .
She participated in two Summer Olympics , obtaining a silver medal at Tokyo 2020 , in the –49 kg category , and ninth place at Paris 2024 , in the same category. 2 3
She won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships , three medals at the European Taekwondo Championships between 2021 and 2024 , and a gold medal at the 2023 European Games in Krakow .
He began practicing taekwondo at the age of four and later enrolled in the Hankuk Club in San Sebastián de los Reyes .
At the 2020 Tokyo Games, in the –49 kg category , she defeated Serbian Tijana Bogdanović in the round of 32 , Chinese Wu Jingyu in the round of 16 and Turkish Rukiye Yıldırım in the semifinals , and in the final she lost to Thailand's Panipak Wongpattanakit with a score of 11–10. 6 In Paris 2024 she lost in the quarterfinals against Iran's Mobina Nematzadeh and finished in ninth place. 7
At the 2023 European Games in Krakow she won the gold medal in the -49 kg event by winning the final against Turkey's Merve Dinçel . 4
She won two titles at the European Taekwondo Championships , in 2021 winning the final against Romanian Liana Musteață 8 and in 2024 defeating Merve Dinçel in the final again. 9
He studied Criminology at the University of Alcalá . 10
International achievements.
Laura Martínez Abelenda
Country: Spain | Born: 1 December 1998 (26 years)
Spanish judoka Laura Martinez Abelenda finished fifth at the Paris Olympic Games. She claimed a silver medal at the World Junior Championships in Zagreb in 2017 and bronze at the 2018 Junior worlds in the Bahamas. She took a silver medal at the Junior European Championships in 2017. She took silver at the EYOF in Tbilisi in 2015. Laura took gold at the Grand Slam in Baku in 2019. She took bronze at the Grand Slam in Brasilia in 2019. Laura took silver at the Grand Prix in Linz and GS Astana in 2023 and bronze in Zagreb. She bagged a bronze medal at the Grand Slam in Paris in 2024.
Teresa Perales is a Spanish swimmer and one of the most
successful Paralympic athletes in the world. Born on December 9, 1975, in
Zaragoza, Spain, she lost the use of her legs due to a spinal cord disease when
she was 19 years old. Despite this challenge, she pursued swimming and became
an outstanding athlete.
Perales has competed in five Paralympic Games
(from 2000 to 2020), winning a total of 26 medals, including 7 golds, making
her one of the most decorated Paralympic swimmers of all time. She has set
numerous world and European records throughout her career.
Apart from her sports achievements, Teresa
Perales is a strong advocate for people with disabilities and works to promote
inclusivity in sports and society. She has been recognized with many awards and
honors for both her athletic achievements and her efforts to inspire others.
Blanca Fernández Ochoa (born on May 22, 1963, in Madrid,
Spain) was a Spanish alpine skier, widely known for her achievements in
international competitions. She made history by becoming the first Spanish
woman to win an Olympic medal in alpine skiing at the 1992 Winter Olympics in
Albertville, where she won a bronze in the slalom event.
Throughout her career, Blanca participated in
multiple World Cup races, earning numerous top-ten finishes. She became one of
Spain's most prominent winter sports athletes and a trailblazer for women in
the sport.
After retiring from professional skiing, she
remained involved in sports and worked on promoting winter sports in Spain.
Tragically, Blanca Fernández Ochoa passed away on September 4, 2019, at the age
of 56. Her legacy continues to inspire athletes and sports enthusiasts around
the world.
Carolina García (born March 15, 1993, in La Coruña,
Galicia, Spain) is a Spanish tennis player who has competed at the highest
levels of international tennis. She is known for her powerful game and
determination on the court.
Carolina's talent became evident early on, and
she quickly made her way up the junior rankings. Over the years, she
transitioned into the professional circuit, participating in WTA tournaments.
She reached her career-high singles ranking of No. 35 in 2019 and has had
success in both singles and doubles events.
She represented Spain in various international
competitions, including the Olympic Games. Carolina is known for her dedication
to the sport and her representation of Galicia on the world stage.
Tamara
Echegoyen (born
December 5, 1985, in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain) is a Spanish sailor who achieved
international success, notably winning a gold medal in the 2012 London
Olympics. She competed in the Elliott 6m class, a discipline of sailing, and
formed part of the Spanish women's team that triumphed in the event. Tamara
Echegoyen has been a prominent figure in Spanish sailing, representing her
country in multiple competitions and winning several medals in World and
European Championships.
Sofía Toro (born February 8, 1989, in A Coruña, Galicia,
Spain) is another successful Spanish sailor who participated in the 2012 London
Olympics. Like Tamara Echegoyen, she was part of the gold-winning team in the
Elliott 6m class. She has been an important figure in Spanish sailing, securing
multiple victories at world-class events. Sofía has represented Spain in many
international competitions, further establishing her as one of the leading
female sailors in Spain.
Teresa Portela (born February 26, 1982, in Cangas, Galicia,
Spain) is one of Spain's most successful kayakers, with a long career competing
in the K1 events at the Olympic Games. She has participated in five Olympic
Games (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020) and is widely regarded as one of the
top kayakers in her discipline. Teresa has won several World Championship and
European Championship medals, and in 2020, she earned her fourth Olympic medal,
becoming one of Spain's most decorated athletes in the sport.
Antía Jácome (born May 7, 2001, in Galicia, Spain) is a
talented Spanish athlete who specializes in athletics, particularly the 400m
hurdles. She gained attention in various international competitions and
represented Spain in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Known for her speed and
technique, Antía is one of the rising stars in Spanish athletics, and she is
expected to continue achieving success in her career.
Carolina García (born March 15, 1993, in La Coruña,
Galicia, Spain) is a Spanish tennis player who has competed at the highest
levels of international tennis. She made her way up through the junior rankings
and later transitioned into the professional circuit. She has competed in major
WTA tournaments and represented Spain in various international competitions,
including the 2024 Paris Olympics. Carolina is known for her powerful game,
representing Galicia on the global tennis stage.
