Lidia Valentin

Lidia Valentin is a retired Spanish weightlifter who competed at the highest level of her sport for over a decade. She won three Olympic medals: silver in 2008, gold in 2012, and bronze in 2016. She also claimed two World Weightlifting Championships titles, in 2017 and 2018, and four European Championship golds. Valentin, who is 41 years old, was born on 10 February 1985 in Spain. She began her career competing in the 75 kg category, then moved to 81 kg in 2018 after the International Weightlifting Federation reorganized the weight classes. Her blonde hair and natural physique were part of her public image, but her athletic achievements set her apart. She retired as one of Spain's most decorated weightlifters, with a medal collection that spans Olympic, world, and European stages.