Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age three in Ripoll, Spain. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024; marca.com, 20 Feb 2023)
Reason: Her father Juan Antonio runs the Escuela Lee Young Ripoll taekwondo gym in Spain, so she grew up around the sport. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024; marca.com, 20 Feb 2023)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (marca.com, 20 Feb 2023)
Awards: She was named Para Taekwondo Athlete of the Year for 2023 by the Spanish Taekwondo Federation. (ripollesdigital.cat, 03 Apr 2024)
Sporting Relatives: Her father Juan Antonio runs the Escuela Lee Young Ripoll taekwondo gym in Spain. (marca.com, 20 Feb 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 20, 1998
Place of ResidenceRIPOLL
OccupationAdministrator
Languages SpokenCatalan, Spanish
CoachJuan Antonio Santiago Bueno [father, club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | K44 +65kg | 2023 | Veracruz, MEX | |
| 9 | K44 +65kg | 2021 | Istanbul, TUR | |
| 9 | Women's K44 +58kg W | 2019 | Antalya, TUR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | K44 +65kg | 2021 | Istanbul, TUR | |
| 2 | K44 +65kg | 2022 | Manchester, GBR | |
| 3 | K44 +65kg | 2024 | Belgrade, SRB | |
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