Spanish Long Jumper Julieta Gallego Dies in Toledo Train Crash — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Julieta Gallego, a Spanish long jumper, was among the 74 victims of the Toledo train crash. She competed for AD Sprint and participated in Spain’s club championships. Gallego set her personal best of 5.90m in the 2023 indoor under-23 championships.
Gallego, 24, achieved her personal best of 5.90m in the 2023 Spanish indoor under-23 championships. She finished fourth in the long jump, behind Tessy Ebosele, Evelyn Yankey, and Carmen Rosales. The following year, she placed eighth in the outdoor under-23 championships. Read more culture coverage.
The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation expressed condolences, with President Raul Chapado stating the loss was a blow to the athletics family. AD Sprint remembered Gallego, stating she will always be part of their family and holding a minute's silence at their tracks. Related: Runner Achieves PB in Toronto Marathon After Chicago Race.
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Julieta Gallego, a 24-year-old Spanish long jumper, was among the victims of the Toledo train crash. Julieta Gallego, a Spanish long jumper, was among the 74 victims of the Toledo train crash. She competed for AD Sprint and participated in Spain’s club championships. Gallego set her personal best of 5.90m in the 2023 indoor under-23 championships.
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Runner World published this brief on October 30, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 29, 2026.
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