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| Beatriz
GÓMEZ |
| Sport |
Swimming |
| NOC |
Spain
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| Gender | Women |
| Born | 29 Dec 1994
in Pontevedra, ESP |
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General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. (aetn.es, 01 Jan 2011) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began swimming at age four and started entering competitions at age seven. |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Pontevedra, ESP |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"At first I did swimming because my doctor recommended it. I didn't like it at all and cried every time I had to compete. The butterfly was the worst - it was very tiring. But with time I started enjoying it more and more." |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English, Spanish |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
CN Galaico: Pontevedra, ESP |
General Interest |
Injuries |
In the 2020/21 season she was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus. The illness affected her performances during the qualifying process for the 2020 Olympic Games. (diariodepontevedra.es, 08 Apr 2021)
In 2019 she suffered from two herniated discs that pinched a nerve and caused her pain in one of her legs. (lavozdegalicia.es, 25 Sep 2019)
She suffered from migraines in 2015 and 2016, which often forced her to miss periods of training. (galiciae.com, 22 Mar 2016)
She underwent surgery to correct a cardiac anomaly in May 2015. She returned to competition two months later. (Twitter profile, 08 Jul 2015; farodevigo.es, 03 May 2015) |
Awards and honours |
In 2019 she was named Athlete of the Year by the University of Vigo in Spain. (pontevedraviva.com, 22 Nov 2019)
She was named the 2013 Athlete of the Year in Galicia, Spain. (rfen.es, 12 Mar 2014)
In 2011 she received the Prize of the City of Pontevedra in Spain. (waterpolopontevedra.com, 12 Jan 2011) |
Nicknames |
Bea (Instagram profile, 19 Dec 2019) |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete, Student |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Chase your dreams even if you do not know where they will take you." (Twitter profile, 24 Dec 2019) |
Famous relatives |
Her sister Carmen Gomez has represented Spain in triathlon, including at the 2018 U23 European Championships Eilat, Israel. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 Nov 2018; lavozdegalicia.es, 11 Jan 2017) |
Further Personal Information |
Higher education |
Biomechanical Engineering - University of Vigo: Spain |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Competing at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (diariodepontevedra.es, 12 Mar 2020) |
Other sports |
She has competed in open water swimming at regional level in Spain. (asnosas.gal, 15 Sep 2020) |
Other information |
HARD TIMES
When she was suffering from migraines in 2015 and 2016, neurologists recommended that she should quit elite competition. "I didn't like what they told me, so I asked someone else, and kept looking until I found the solution. But it took me two years. My level dropped so much because I couldn't train. I missed giving my all, being able to compete at the highest level, being part of a team, and going to international competitions." (diariodepontevedra.es, 12 Mar 2020) |
Hobbies |
Going to the beach, reading, watching TV series, spending time with friends, travel. (lavozdegalicia.es, 13 Apr 2021) |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 16 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
200m Individual Medley |
2:15.12 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| Heats |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
800m Freestyle |
8:41.72 |
| Heats |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
400m Individual Medley |
4:44.51 |
| Heats |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
800m Freestyle |
8:37.23 |
| Heats |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
400m Individual Medley |
4:42.78 |
| Semifinal |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
200m Individual Medley |
2:15.11 |
| Heats |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:42.08 |
| 5 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:53.20 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| Heats |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
400m Individual Medley |
4:45.32 |
| Heats |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
800m Freestyle |
8:46.11 |
| Semifinal |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
200m Individual Medley |
2:14.43 |
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2012 |
Debrecen, HUN |
200m Individual Medley |
DSQ |
| Heats |
2012 |
Debrecen, HUN |
400m Individual Medley |
DNF |
European Championships Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| Heats |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
400m Individual Medley |
4:39.13 |
| Heats |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
400m Freestyle |
4:10.28 |
| Heats |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
200m Individual Medley |
2:13.23 |
| Heats |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
200m Breaststroke |
2:29.85 |
| 5 |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
400m Individual Medley |
4:31.65 |
| Heats |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
400m Freestyle |
4:04.49 |
| Heats |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
200m Individual Medley |
2:10.96 |
| 6 |
2012 |
Chartres, FRA |
400m Freestyle |
4:04.11 |
| 11 |
2011 |
Szczecin, POL |
400m Individual Medley |
4:37.87 |
| 30 |
2011 |
Szczecin, POL |
200m Individual Medley |
2:14.17 |
| 15 |
2011 |
Szczecin, POL |
200m Breaststroke |
2:26.45 |
| 12 |
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
400m Individual Medley |
4:41.87 |
| 15 |
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
200m Individual Medley |
2:13.40 |
| 4 |
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
200m Breaststroke |
2:25.48 |
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