Spain’s Ruth Beitia wins nation’s first Olympic gold medal in women’s athletics
Q. Who won the first Olympic gold medal for Spain in women athletics?- Published on 22 Aug 16a. Carolina Marin
b. Ruth Beitia
c. Blanka Vlasic
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Ruth Beitia
Spanish sportsperson Ruth Beitia won the first Olympic gold medal for Spain in women’s athletics when she took the Rio high jump to claim her first global outdoor crown.
- The 37-year-old three times European champion cleared 1.88m, 1.93m and 1.97m in her first attempt and became the oldest Olympic champion in the jumps on countback.
- All 4 remaining athletes failed to get over two metres. Mireya Demireva of Bulgaria won Silver while Blanka Vlasic from Croatia added bronze to her collection.
- Meanwhile, Russia won its first Olympic gold in women’s handball overcoming France 22-19 in a final that was fast paced.
- Defending champions Norway beat Netherlands to take bronze.
- India ended with a medal count of 2 towards the close of the Rio Olympics- bronze for wrestler Sakshi Malik and silver for badminton ace PV Sindhu.
- The flag bearer for the Indian nation towards the close of the Rio Olympics closing ceremony will be Sakshi Malik.
