Marta Francés, the Paralympic medalist who relearned how to walk: "Retiring wasn't giving up, it was protecting myself"
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Marta Francés, the Paralympic medalist who relearned how to walk: "Retiring wasn't giving up, it was protecting myself"

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General9 September 2026 at 10:36

Marta Francés is a Spanish Paralympic medalist who achieved her dream on September 2, 2024, when she participated in the Paralympic Games in Paris. She crossed the finish line as a silver medalist, an achievement that will forever be etched in her memory and on her skin.

Sport played a fundamental role in Marta's life, serving as much more than competition. Throughout her life, sport was refuge, rehabilitation, engine, and lifebuoy. She needed to relearn to walk during her journey, facing challenges that made this achievement even more significant.

Regarding her retirement from sport, Marta clarified that withdrawing was not about giving in, but rather about protecting herself. This decision is part of her journey of overcoming and self-care, showing that her career was marked not only by sports achievements, but also by personal wisdom.

Participation in the Paris Paralympic Games represented the fulfillment of a dream that Marta had pursued for years, demonstrating that her journey up to that point was marked by perseverance and overcoming obstacles.

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