Young Spanish athletics prospect Julieta Gallego dies in deadly train crash
Spanish long jumper Julieta Gallego, 24, was among the 69 people killed in the train collision in Urda, Toledo, according to the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation and her club, Agrupación Deportiva Sprint.
Gallego had celebrated her 24th birthday on October 9, just three weeks before the tragedy. She lived in Germany and competed for the Madrid-based club as part of its jumps group.
The club announced her death in a statement expressing its condolences to her family, friends and teammates, saying she would always remain part of the Sprint family. The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation also expressed its sorrow and offered support to her loved ones and fellow athletes.
Gallego’s death adds to the devastating toll of the October 28 collision, which has deeply affected Spain and its sporting community. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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