Fátima Diame is a rising Spanish athlete star. She is talented in the triple, long jump, and 60-meter categories. Her excellence in the sport has helped her rise to the list of famous Spanish long jumpers.
From the very tender age of 17, Diame won the Spanish national indoor championship title in the 60-meter and long jump. She is fluent in Spanish and English language.
Fatima Diame is a Spanish athlete star in long, triple, and 60-meter jump
Early Life
Fátima was born on September 22, 1996, in Valencia, Spain. That makes her age 27 years old as of June 2024. Her birth sign is Virgo.
Diame has managed to keep her family and personal life private. Not much is known about her parents and siblings. However, sources indicate that Fatima's mother and father were Senegalese immigrants. In their quest for a better life for their children, they left Senegal and settled in Spain.
The Spanish athlete has confessed that she draws her inspiration for hard work and determination for success from her parents.
Career
Having identified her talent in athletics, Fatima decided to join Valencia's Esports Academy at a young age. She made her professional athletic debut by featuring in the World Youth Championships in Donetsk 2013.
Two years later, in 2015, Diame participated in the European Junior Championships held in Sweden (Eskilstuna). In the competition, she won the bronze medal. In the 2016 Mediterranean Athletics U23 Championship held in Tunisia, Diame finished 6th overall.
Fatima stamped her authority in the sport in 2018. She participated and successfully earned a gold medal in the Mediterranean Athletics U23 Championships held in Jesolo, Italy. In the event, she impressed her fans by jumping to a record-breaking height of 13.82 meters.
Fatima joined Valencia Esports Academy
Still, in 2018, Diame scooped two other bronze medals in the Mediterranean Games and the Ibero-American Championship in Peru.
Following her previous success and hard work, she got the chance to represent her country in the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan. Diame finished in the 21st position overall.
Despite not earning a medal in the event, she didn't give up her professional career. After the 2021 Olympics, she successfully competed and earned a gold medal in the 2022 Spanish Indoors Championships.
Fatima's had Rafael Blanquer as her coach. Besides, Diame identifies with the Valencia Esports club. Her excellence in athletics has seen Diame secure Adidas as her sponsor.
Fatima has accrued most of her income from her professional career as an athlete. Currently, she has an estimated net worth of about $1 to $5 million. As a professional Spanish long jumper, Fatima has won several medals that boost her net worth.
Furthermore, being sponsored by ADIDAS, Fatima also receives support and income from the brand. She puts on Adidas shoes, clothing, and other accessories during competitions or training.
European Athletics Championship 2024 - Rome
Fatima qualified for the 2024 European Athletics Championships. She represented Spain in the women's long jumper in Stadio Olimpico, Rome. The event attracted 29 participants from 18 countries.
Diame finished in eighth position by registering 6.69 meters. The winners were as follows:
- Gold: Malaika Mihambo (Germany) - 7.22 meters
- Silver: Larissa Lapichino (Italy) - 6.94 meters
- Bronze: Agate de Sousa (Portugal) - 6.91 meters
Injuries
Fatima's athletic journey hasn't been smooth all the way. She had to miss the 2022 European Championship held in Munich because of an injury.
A discomfort in the left quadriceps forced her to skip the event. Fatima was the only long-jumper female Spanish representative for the event (scheduled for August 15 to August 21, 2023, in Germany).
Reports indicate that her intense training and busy competition calendar the previous month must have contributed to the leg injury.
Personal Relationships
Much isn't revealed about her relationships online. So, it's difficult to tell who she is dating and whether she is single or married. Just like the details about her parents, Fatima has managed to keep the details about her relationship status private.
Physique
The Spanish athlete stands 5'7" tall and weighs approximately 115 pounds (52 kg). Her slender, athletic figure is hard to ignore. She maintains such a physique by sticking to a regular workout plan and diet.
Fatima Diame maintains a slender figure
The slender figure added to her manageable body weight gives Fatima less strain on her muscles and injuries. As a result, she possesses high agility and power to jump to amazing heights.
Social Media
Fatima has established her presence on various social media platforms. Her Instagram page has over half a million followers. Her Facebook account is also active, though displaying a few followers of around 4.2k.
Through her social media accounts, Diame shares videos about her training routines, workouts, and other aspects of life. She also airs professional advice about her career, thus inspiring other upcoming athletes.
Conclusion
Fatima's athletic physique, height, weight, and hard work have fueled her success in the sport. She stands among the most successful and popular long jumpers in Spain alongside her Spanish long jumper, Laura Martinez. Diame's dedication, discipline, and training are paying off through the various medals she has garnered. Having secured the sponsorship of Adidas, the beautiful Spanish long jumper is set for greater heights of achievement. She is an inspiration to other upcoming young athletes.