Ruth Beitia
Spanish high jumper, Olympic gold medalist
Born
April 1st, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Achieved significant success in high jumping. Won multiple national titles and consistently performed at international competitions. Captured a gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, marking a peak in a celebrated athletic career. Also secured a silver medal at the 2012 European Championships, contributing to a robust resume in the sport. Retirement from competitive athletics followed after a distinguished career.
Won gold medal at the 2016 Olympics
Secured silver at the 2012 European Championships
Multiple-time Spanish champion
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