Fátima Diame facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1996 Valencia, Spain |
| Height | 1.70 m |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long jump, Triple jump |
| Club | Valencia Esports |
| Coached by | Iván Pedroso |
Fátima Diame Diame (born on September 22, 1996) is a talented athlete from Spain. She is famous for her skills in two exciting sports: the long jump and the triple jump. When she was just 17 years old, Fátima became the Spanish national indoor champion. She won titles in both the long jump and the 60 meters race. Fátima even competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and earned a bronze medal in the long jump at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships.
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Fátima's Athletics Journey
Fátima Diame trained at the Valencia's Esports Academy. She started her professional career in 2013. Her first big competition was the World Youth Championships in Donetsk.
Early Successes
In 2015, Fátima won a bronze medal. This was for the long jump at the European Junior Championships. This event took place in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
She continued her success in 2018. Fátima won a gold medal at the Mediterranean Athletics U23 Championships. This competition was held in Jesolo, Italy. She made an amazing triple jump of 13.82 meters! In the same year, she also won two bronze medals. One was at the Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain. The other was at the Ibero-American Championships in Trujillo, Peru.
Olympic Dreams and World Medals
A very important moment in Fátima's career happened in 2021. She proudly represented Spain at the Olympic Games. These games were held in Tokyo, Japan. She finished in 21st place in the long jump.
In 2022, Fátima won another gold medal. This was at the Spanish Indoors Championships.
She competed at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. There, she won a bronze medal in the long jump event. This was a big achievement for her!
Recent Achievements
Fátima continues to compete at a high level. In 2023, she placed 6th in the long jump at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. She achieved her outdoor personal best jump of 6.82 meters there. In 2024, she earned another bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow. She also competed in the Olympic Games in Paris, France.
About Fátima's Life
Fátima Diame was born in Valencia, Spain. Her parents are immigrants from Senegal. She is also a sponsored athlete by Adidas, a well-known sports brand.
Fátima's Best Jumps
Fátima has achieved impressive distances in her jumps.
Outdoor Personal Bests
- Long jump: 6.82 meters (in Budapest, 2023)
- Triple jump: 14.03 meters (in Torrent, 2017)
Indoor Personal Bests
- Long jump: 6.78 meters (in Glasgow, 2024)
- Triple jump: 13.92 meters (in Valencia, 2020)
See also
In Spanish: Fátima Diame para niños
