Adriana Cerezo Iglesias

Adriana Cerezo Iglesias is a Spanish taekwondo athlete who achieved Olympic silver at just 17 years old and has secured multiple European and Grand Prix titles. After winning gold in her debut at the European Taekwondo Championships in Sofia in 2021, Adriana Cerezo Iglesias secured an Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, notably at 17 years old. In the Women’s -49 kg event, Cerezo made a significant impact by defeating two-time Olympic gold medalist Wu Jingyu, before narrowly losing to Panipak Wongpattanakit in a highly competitive final. Her rapid ascent in senior competitions was preceded by impressive junior achievements, including gold medals at the European U21 Championships in Helsingborg and the European Junior Championships in Marina D’Or, both in 2019.

This period also saw her secure a silver medal at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, solidifying her status as a formidable force in international taekwondo. Her consistent trajectory of achievement extended into 2023, marked by continued strong performances on the global stage. Cerezo added a bronze medal to her growing collection at the World Taekwondo Championships in Baku. This was complemented by multiple silver medals garnered at prestigious Grand Prix events across Europe, specifically in Rome, Paris, and Manchester throughout the year.

Each podium finish underscored her sustained excellence against top international competitors. In 2024, Cerezo Iglesias continued her dominant form by winning her second European Taekwondo Championships gold medal in Belgrade, reaffirming her position as a leading athlete in her weight class. She then participated in her second Olympic Games, the Paris 2024 edition, where she advanced to the quarter-finals, further cementing her legacy as a two-time Olympian.