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| Laia
PONS |
| Sport |
Artistic Swimming |
| NOC |
Spain
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| Gender | Women |
| Born | 24 Apr 1993
in Granollers, ESP |
| Height | 1.67 m |
| Weight | 57 kg |
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Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
She likes music, the water and dance, and synchronised swimming was the perfect way to combine all three. |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began swimming at age six. |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"The effort that I put in is rewarded. It's like climbing a huge mountain. When you reach the summit it's all worth it." (blocs.xtec.cat, 03 Oct 2012) |
Other information |
RETIREMENT
She retired from international competition in 2016. (elperiodico.com, 09 May 2016; elmundo.es, 03 Mar 2016)
CITY FIRST
In 2012 she became the first female athlete from Granollers, Spain, to win an Olympic medal. (lavanguardia.com, 28 Aug 2012) |
Further Personal Information |
Higher education |
International Business - Lindenwood University: United States |
Languages |
Catalan, English, Spanish |
Family |
Partner Marc Tahull |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
Team |
193.120 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 2 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
Free Routine Combination |
94.620 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 1 |
2012 |
Eindhoven, NED |
Team |
96.210 |
| 1 |
2012 |
Eindhoven, NED |
Free Routine Combination |
95.600 |
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