Almudena Cid - Fact Sheet

Profession: Athlete

Almudena started rhythmic gymnastics at age 6, her mother originally wanted her daughter to do ballet but, after her family commented on her flexibility she enrolled the young Almudena in rhythmic gymnastics. She has been a member of the Spanish National Team since November 1994. She became the first Spanish gymnast in history competing in two olympic finals, Atlanta and Sydney, and she is also the only rhythmic gymnast to make the finals at three consecutive Olympics - Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 & Athens 2004. 

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