Nagore Folgado Garcia

Started: She took up the sport at age 12 in Valencia, Spain. (carreraliberty.es, 27 Feb 2020; Athlete, 06 Nov 2019) Reason: Some of her friends joined an athletics programme organised by the National Organisation for the Spanish Blind People [ONCE] and she wanted to follow suit. "At age 12 I didn't take it seriously but once I noticed my times, I realised that I could go far if I did my best. That's why I'm here." (yosoynoticia.es, 13 Aug 2021) Awards: In 2023 she was named Female Para Athlete of the Year by the Spanish Federation of Blind Sports. (superdeporte.es, 15 Nov 2023) In 2019 she was named Most Outstanding Female Para Athlete of the Year at the Sports Merits Awards in Valencia, Spain. (fdmvalencia.es, 22 Dec 2020) Additional Info: <B>Guide</B> Javier Zaplana (superdeporte.es, 15 Nov 2023)