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Gemma Mengual

Personal information
Nationality	Spain
Born	(1977-04-12) 12 April 1977 (age 48) Barcelona, Spain
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	54 kg (119 lb)
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Synchronised swimming
Club	CN Sabadell
Medal record Synchronized swimming Representing  Spain Olympic Games Silver 2008 Beijing Women's duet Silver 2008 Beijing Team Competition World Championships Gold 2009 Rome Free Routine Combination Silver 2005 Montreal Duet Silver 2007 Melbourne Solo Technical Routine Silver 2007 Melbourne Duet Technical Routine Silver 2007 Melbourne Duet Free Routine Silver 2007 Melbourne Team Free Routine Silver 2009 Rome Solo Technical Routine Silver 2009 Rome Solo Free Routine Silver 2009 Rome Duet Technical Routine Silver 2009 Rome Duet Free Routine Silver 2009 Rome Team Free Routine Bronze 2003 Barcelona Solo Bronze 2003 Barcelona Duet Bronze 2005 Montreal Solo Bronze 2005 Montreal Team Competition Bronze 2007 Melbourne Solo Free Routine Bronze 2007 Melbourne Team Technical Routine

Gemma Mengual Civil is a famous Spanish synchronized swimmer. She was born on April 12, 1977, in Barcelona, Spain. Gemma is known for her amazing performances in the water. She combines dance, gymnastics, and swimming into beautiful routines. She has won many medals for her country in big competitions. These include the Olympic Games and World Aquatics Championships.

Gemma Mengual: Spain's Synchronized Swimming Star

Gemma Mengual is a true legend in the world of synchronized swimming. She has inspired many young athletes with her dedication and talent. Her career shows what you can achieve with hard work.

Early Life and Olympic Journey

Gemma started her journey in synchronized swimming at a young age. She worked very hard to become one of the best. She represented Spain in three Olympic Games. These were in 2000, 2004, and 2008. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she won two silver medals. One was for the duet competition. The other was with her team. These were big moments in her career.

Retirement and Amazing Comeback

After many years of competing, Gemma announced her retirement on February 15, 2012. She then started coaching the national synchronized swimming team. But in June 2015, Gemma surprised everyone. She announced she would return to compete again! Her goal was to compete at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia. She competed in the mixed duet with Pau Ribas, whom she had coached before.

Even after the World Championships, Gemma decided to keep going. In September 2015, she confirmed she would compete in the duet at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Her partner was Ona Carbonell. This showed her incredible passion for the sport.

Life After Competition

During the 2020 Olympic Games, which happened in 2021 because of COVID-19, Gemma continued to be involved. She worked as a commentator for the swimming and floor events. She shared her expert opinions and technical insights. This helped viewers understand the sport better.

Major Achievements

Gemma Mengual has an impressive collection of medals.

• At the 2008 Summer Olympics, she won two silver medals. These were for the duet and team events.
• At the World Aquatics Championships, she won many medals. In 2009, she won a gold medal in the Free Routine Combination. She also earned many silver and bronze medals in different solo, duet, and team events from 2003 to 2009.
• She also achieved great success at the European Aquatics Championships. In 2008, she won gold medals in all events she competed in.

See also

In Spanish: Gemma Mengual para niños