Portrait of Marta Frances Gomez

Marta Frances Gomez

PTS4
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Biography
Reason: She wanted to stay involved in sport after acquiring her impairment. She took up swimming, but quit the sport after struggling with depression due to a personal issue. She then met some triathletes, who encouraged her to pursue triathlon. (AppDeportes YouTube channel, 08 Sep 2023; espaciodeporte.online, 2020) Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (AppDeportes YouTube channel, 08 Sep 2023) Awards: In 2024 she received the Communication Award from the Spanish radio network Cadena SER. (latribunadeciudadreal.es, 24 Jun 2024) She was named Para Triathlete of the Year for 2023 at the European Triathlon Gala. (triatlon.org, 19 Feb 2024) In 2023 she received the Gender Equality Award from the Provincial Government of Ciudad Real in Spain. (objetivocastillalamancha.es, 23 Feb 2023) Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION She has studied for a master's degree in biomechanics. (Instagram profile, 04 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 14, 1995
Place of ResidenceMADRID
OccupationAthlete
EducationSports Science
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachPablo Lucero [club]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
World Championships
2PTS42023Pontevedra, ESP1:14:00
2PTS42021Abu Dhabi, UAE1:15:31
3PTS42022Abu Dhabi, UAE1:15:45
European Championships
1PTS42023Madrid, ESP1:15:16
1PTS42021Valencia, ESP1:17:15
2PTS42022Olsztyn, POL1:02:32