Ona Carbonell facts for kids
Carbonell in 2024
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| Born | 5 June 1990 Barcelona, Spain |
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| Weight | 54 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Ona Carbonell Ballestero (born June 5, 1990) is a famous Spanish synchronized swimmer. She is known for her amazing performances in the water, combining dance, gymnastics, and swimming. Ona has won many medals for Spain in big competitions around the world.
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A Star in Synchronized Swimming
Ona Carbonell has been a top athlete in synchronized swimming for many years. This sport, also called artistic swimming, involves swimmers performing routines to music. They do this individually, in duets (pairs), or as a team. It takes incredible strength, flexibility, and teamwork.
Olympic Achievements
Ona has represented Spain in several Olympic Games.
- At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she won two medals. She earned a silver medal in the women's duet event with her partner, Andrea Fuentes. She also helped her team win a bronze medal in the team event.
- She competed again at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. There, she finished fourth in the women's duet with Gemma Mengual.
- Ona also participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021 due to the pandemic). She placed seventh in the team event.
World and European Success
Ona Carbonell has an impressive collection of medals from other major competitions. She has won many medals at the World Championships and the European Championships.
- She won a gold medal at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome. This was for the free combination routine.
- Over the years, she has earned many silver and bronze medals at the World Championships. These include solo, duet, and team events.
- At the European Championships, Ona has also achieved great success. She won gold medals in team events in 2008 and 2012. She also has several silver and bronze medals from these championships.
Balancing Sport and Family
Ona Carbonell is not just a dedicated athlete; she is also a mother. In August 2020, she gave birth to her child. Doctors usually recommend a long break from intense training after childbirth. However, Ona returned to training just four weeks later. This showed her incredible determination and commitment to her sport.
Her journey of balancing motherhood with her demanding athletic career was featured in a documentary. This film, called Starting Over, showed the challenges and triumphs she faced. It highlighted how she managed to be both a top athlete and a loving parent.
Awards and Recognition
In December 2022, Ona Carbonell was recognized for her achievements and inspiring story. She was named one of the BBC 100 Women. This list celebrates influential and inspiring women from around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Ona Carbonell para niños
