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| Full name | Marta Aberturas Rubio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country represented |  Spain |
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| Born | 5 July 1974 Gijón, Spain |
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| Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | International Elite | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years on national team | 1988-1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Club Escuela de Gimnasia Rítmica de Zaragoza | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Ana Roncero, Emilia Boneva | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Choreographer | Georgi Neykov | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Marta Aberturas Rubio (born on July 5, 1974) is a former Spanish rhythmic gymnast. She was part of the Spanish team that became World champions in 1991. She also won many other medals with the Spanish national rhythmic gymnastics team. The group of gymnasts she was part of is often called the "First Golden Girls."
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Marta Aberturas: A Gymnastics Star
Early Life and Training
Marta Aberturas was born in Gijón, Spain, in 1974. When she was seven years old, in 1981, her family moved to Zaragoza. This is where she began her journey in rhythmic gymnastics. She joined the Club Escuela de Gimnasia Rítmica de Zaragoza.
In August 1988, a famous coach named Emilia Boneva invited Marta to join the Spanish national rhythmic gymnastics team. Marta was a member of this team until 1991.
Becoming a Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion
While on the national team, Marta trained very hard. She would practice for about eight hours every day at the Moscardó Gymnasium in Madrid. Her coaches were Emilia Boneva and Ana Roncero. Ana Roncero had been the national group coach since 1982. Marta and her teammates also lived together in a house in La Moraleja.
Marta was often a "substitute gymnast" for the team. This means she was ready to step in if another gymnast couldn't compete. Even as a substitute, she took part in many shows and international tournaments.
Winning Medals in 1989
In early 1989, Marta's team won three silver medals at the DTB-Pokal Karlsruhe tournament. Soon after, as a substitute, she helped the team win three bronze medals at the World Championships in Sarajevo. The team earned medals in the "all-around" competition. This means they did well in all their routines combined. They also won medals in the finals for 12 clubs and for 3 ropes and 3 ribbons.
Marta achieved these medals with her teammates: Beatriz Barral, Lorea Elso, Bito Fuster, Arancha Marty, Mari Carmen Moreno, and Vanesa Muñiz. Nuria Arias was another substitute. Later that year, in December 1989, Marta again helped the team win an all-around bronze medal at the Wacoal Cup in Japan.
European and World Cup Success in 1990
In April 1990, Marta performed in a special show for the opening of the Príncipe Felipe Pavilion in Zaragoza. As a substitute, she competed in the European Championships in Gothenburg. Here, the team won a bronze medal in the all-around. They also got a silver medal in the 12 clubs final and another bronze in the 3 ropes and 3 ribbons final.
At the World Cup final in Brussels, Marta's team won three bronze medals. These were for each of the final events. Other team members included Beatriz Barral, Lorea Elso, Bito Fuster, Montse Martín, Arancha Marty, and Vanesa Muñiz. Gemma Royo was another substitute. In November, they won a silver medal at the Wacoal Cup in Tokyo.
World Champion in 1991
In 1991, the team had two main routines. One was with 6 ribbons, and the other was a mix of 3 balls and 3 ropes. Their ribbon routine used music called "Tango Jalousie." Before the World Championships, they won gold in a tournament in Karlsruhe. They also won three bronze medals at the Gymnastic Masters in Stuttgart.
On October 12, 1991, the Spanish group made history! They won the gold medal in the all-around at the World Championship in Athens. This was the first time Spain had ever won a World Championship in rhythmic gymnastics. They scored very high, beating teams from the USSR and North Korea.
The next day, they also won silver medals in both apparatus finals: the 6 ribbons and the 3 balls and 3 ropes. Marta was a substitute gymnast for both of these amazing performances. These medals were won with Débora Alonso, Lorea Elso, Bito Fuster, Isabel Gómez, Montse Martín, and Gemma Royo. Cristina Chapuli was also a substitute.
Marta retired from gymnastics in 1991 after the World Championships. In 1992, she received the Medal of Sports Merit. This award recognized her great achievements in sports.
Her Impact on Gymnastics
The Spanish rhythmic gymnastics team of 1991 achieved something truly special. They won the first world title for Spain in rhythmic gymnastics. This was also the first time a team from a Western country had won against the strong Eastern European teams. Their success is remembered in many books about rhythmic gymnastics.
See also
In Spanish: Marta Aberturas para niños
