Adiaratou Iglesias · Paralympic champion

“You can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.”

Spanish Paralympic sprinter. A story of effort, identity and overcoming challenges.

Adi Iglesias smiling in a white sports top, with her braids blowing in the wind.

From Mali to the Paralympic podium

I’m Adiaratou Iglesias, although most people know me as Adi. I’m a Spanish Paralympic sprinter. My journey has taken me through Mali, Logroño and Lugo, and led me to an opportunity that changed my life: athletics.
Sport has taught me discipline, perseverance and teamwork. At Tokyo 2020, I won gold in the 100 metres and silver in the 400 metres.

“You have to face your fears and look for solutions. There are always solutions.”

History

From Bamako to the top of the podium

Adi’s story is a journey across countries, cultures and new opportunities. She arrived in Spain as a teenager and began a new life in Galicia.

On the track, she found freedom, confidence and a place to show her full potential. What began as a passion became an international sporting career that took her to the top of the Paralympic podium.

Today, she continues to train, compete and share a story of sport, identity and the future.

Adiaratou Iglesias wearing glasses and a yellow sports top, looking to one side with her hands on her hips.

Gallery · On and off the track

My big opportunity through sport.

Every training session is an opportunity to move forward.

Adi Iglesias seen from behind, raising her arms to tie back her braids.
Full-length portrait of Adi beside an athletics track.
Adi training on an outdoor exercise bar.
Adi Iglesias sitting beside a railing.
Black-and-white portrait of Adi.
Adi sitting in the stands.

Sporting achievements · Career highlights

Every medal
tells a story.

“With hard work, effort and perseverance, success is possible.”

2023

1

Gold

200 m T13

World Championships

Paris

2023

2

Silver

100 m T13

World Championships

Paris

2021

1

Gold

100 m T13

European Championships

Poland

2021

1

Gold

400 m T13

European Championships

Poland

2020

1

Gold

100 m T13

Paralympic Games

Tokyo

2020

2

Silver

400 m T13

Paralympic Games

Tokyo

2019

2

Silver

100 m T12

World Championships

Dubai

2019

2

Silver

200 m T12

World Championships

Dubai

Honours

2022

★

Gold

Royal Order of Sporting Merit

Gold Medal

Awards

Beyond the finish line.

Adiaratou Iglesias receiving the King Juan Carlos Award from the King and Queen of Spain.

King Juan Carlos Award

Recognition of a sporting career that inspires both on and off the track.

Adi Iglesias at the Woman Awards.

Woman Award for Best Sportswoman

An award recognising Adi’s effort, perseverance and impact as a role model.

“Despite having a disability, I have always known it would not stop me from getting where I wanted to be.”

Sponsors and supporters

The power of teamwork.

Iberdrola
Spanish Paralympic Committee
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Amix

Contact

A new life. A new dream.

For sponsorships, collaborations, events and press enquiries.
Ignacio García · Darhima Sports
igarcia@darhimasports.com

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