this eurobasket 2022 it marked a turning point in his career for Rudy Fernández. The Mallorcan star has already claimed every club title imaginable, and with the national team he joined Pau Gasol as one of Spain’s most decorated basketball players, boasting eleven medals and counting.
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Rudy has now summarized a chapter of a remarkable era, standing among the island’s top athletes across generations. Men and women from Mallorca have left their mark in sports across the world, even as many are now retired. From individual disciplines to team sports, the 2000s, 2010s, and today are filled with stories of grit, discipline, and relentless effort. Their careers have brought a cascade of achievements that inspire young athletes and sports fans alike.
The golden age of Mallorcan sport began in 2002 with Elena Gómez, a prodigy in Spanish women’s artistic gymnastics who earned a world Cup gold at just 16. Her specialty on the floor made her a standout, and she was heralded as a guaranteed future champion. When the peak finally came, it was time to retire. The experience and toughness of that era left a lasting impression, and Gómez left the sport after earning her Olympic diploma in Athens in 2004.
Spanish team presents Eurobasket in Madrid to dedicated fans
Three years after Elena Gómez’s first gold, another Majorcan rose to prominence. Rafael Nadal conquered Roland Garros and soon after began a storied ascent, while a young Jorge Lorenzo emerged in another sport, and Rudy Fernández lifted his first World Championship. The Majorcan rider achieved a significant victory in Japan, beating Greece in the grand final as he moved toward legendary status. Since then, Nadal and other Mallorcan stars have continued to push the envelope in their sports, each at the top of their fields. Lorenzo would finish with five World Championships in MotoGP, while Rudy, still active at 37, continues to redefine what is possible for a veteran athlete.
From that moment on, Mallorcan athletes have kept setting national records and elevating the island’s reputation in sports. Rafael Nadal tops the list, a figure associated with the Prince of Asturias Award and a remarkable career that includes Olympic golds, multiple Davis Cups, and global acclaim. The National Sports Award has also recognized his enduring excellence.
In addition to Nadal, the now-retired Marga Crespí left a lasting legacy with her medals in synchronized swimming at world championships and bronzes from the London 2012 Games. At 32, she had carved out a unique place in national and international triathlon history, having been a world champion three times from 2016 to 2018. Crespí also competed in three Olympic Games, including Rio, where she earned a diploma.
Alba Torrens stands as another cornerstone figure in Mallorcan sport. Her impact on women’s basketball is inseparable from the sport’s history in the island. The Binissalem native collected nine national league titles across every team she wore, and as an international, she earned bronze at European Championships, gold at the European Championships in 2013 and 2017, and silver at the Rio Games and the World Cup in Turkey.
this eurobasket 2022 it marked a turning point in his career for Rudy Fernández. The Mallorcan star has already claimed every club title imaginable, and with the national team he joined Pau Gasol as one of Spain’s most decorated basketball players, boasting eleven medals and counting.
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Rudy has now summarized a chapter of a remarkable era, standing among the island’s top athletes across generations. Men and women from Mallorca have left their mark in sports across the world, even as many are now retired. From individual disciplines to team sports, the 2000s, 2010s, and today are filled with stories of grit, discipline, and relentless effort. Their careers have brought a cascade of achievements that inspire young athletes and sports fans alike.
The golden age of Mallorcan sport began in 2002 with Elena Gómez, a prodigy in Spanish women’s artistic gymnastics who earned a world Cup gold at just 16. Her specialty on the floor made her a standout, and she was heralded as a guaranteed future champion. When the peak finally came, it was time to retire. The experience and toughness of that era left a lasting impression, and Gómez left the sport after earning her Olympic diploma in Athens in 2004.
Spanish team presents Eurobasket in Madrid to dedicated fans
Three years after Elena Gómez’s first gold, another Majorcan rose to prominence. Rafael Nadal conquered Roland Garros and soon after began a storied ascent, while a young Jorge Lorenzo emerged in another sport, and Rudy Fernández lifted his first World Championship. The Majorcan rider achieved a significant victory in Japan, beating Greece in the grand final as he moved toward legendary status. Since then, Nadal and other Mallorcan stars have continued to push the envelope in their sports, each at the top of their fields. Lorenzo would finish with five World Championships in MotoGP, while Rudy, still active at 37, continues to redefine what is possible for a veteran athlete.
From that moment on, Mallorcan athletes have kept setting national records and elevating the island’s reputation in sports. Rafael Nadal tops the list, a figure associated with the Prince of Asturias Award and a remarkable career that includes Olympic golds, multiple Davis Cups, and global acclaim. The National Sports Award has also recognized his enduring excellence.
In addition to Nadal, the now-retired Marga Crespí left a lasting legacy with her medals in synchronized swimming at world championships and bronzes from the London 2012 Games. At 32, she had carved out a unique place in national and international triathlon history, having been a world champion three times from 2016 to 2018. Crespí also competed in three Olympic Games, including Rio, where she earned a diploma.
Alba Torrens stands as another cornerstone figure in Mallorcan sport. Her impact on women’s basketball is inseparable from the sport’s history in the island. The Binissalem native collected nine national league titles across every team she wore, and as an international, she earned bronze at European Championships, gold at the European Championships in 2013 and 2017, and silver at the Rio Games and the World Cup in Turkey.