Os Labaquiños Learning English: February 2025

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.

Olympics
Year	Place	Medal	Category
2020	Tokyo ( Japan )		–49 kg
World Championship
Year	Place	Medal	Category
2023	Baku ( Azerbaijan )		–49 kg
European Games
Year	Place	Medal	Category
2023	Krynica-Zdroj ( Polonia )		–49 kg
European Championship
Year	Place	Medal	Category
2021	Sofia ( Bulgaria )		–49 kg
2022	Manchester ( United Kingdom )		–49 kg
2024	Belgrade ( Serbia )		–49 kg

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.