Long Jumper Julieta Gallego Dies in Train Collision
Julieta Gallego, a 24-year-old long jumper who competed for AD Sprint, was among the victims of a deadly train collision in Urda, Toledo province. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in multiple fatalities, marking the second deadly accident on the line connecting Madrid to southern Andalusia within a year.
The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) expressed its condolences in a statement on X, stating that the Spanish athletics family mourns the loss of Gallego, who had a personal best long jump of 5.90 metres, achieved in Antequera in 2023. RFEA president Raul Chapado emphasized the profound impact of her passing on the athletics community, describing it as a tragic loss of a life that had much potential.
The federation extended its support to Gallego's family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time.
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