Gemma Tamarit is a name rapidly gaining recognition in Spanish athletics, particularly in the pole vault. Still in her teens, she’s already displayed the kind of grit and raw talent that suggest her future lies well beyond junior competitions. To see her potential, one only needs to look at her performances in the Spanish Indoor Under-18 Championships over the past two years—a journey marked by setbacks, learning curves, and undeniable progress.
Let’s rewind to 2023. At the time, Gemma entered the championships as the top-ranked athlete in her age group, bringing with her a personal best of 1.71 meters. For someone her age, that mark already placed her among Spain’s most promising young vaulters. On the day of the event, she moved through the early rounds with composure and focus. But her goal wasn’t just to maintain her position—she aimed higher. She wanted to break new ground and push beyond her limits.
Her target? 1.76 meters. That height stood not only as a physical benchmark but also a psychological one. Anyone familiar with the sport understands that pole vaulting is as much a mental game as it is physical…
