Ruth Beitia

Ruth Beitia won Olympic gold in the high jump at the Rio 2016 Olympics at the age of 37, one of the oldest track and field Olympic champions ever. Her journey to gold was extraordinary - she had previously won European Championship gold four times and World Championship bronze, but Olympic success eluded her until Rio. Beitia competed in five consecutive Olympic Games from 2000 to 2016, and her persistence and dedication made her one of Spain's most admired athletes.