Adiaratou Iglesias Forneiro

Adiaratou Inglesias Forniero, also known as "Adi", is a Spanish track and field athlete.

In June 2019, during the Athletics Grand Prix in Grosetto, she broke a national record for Spain in the T12 category of 100m at 12.42 seconds[1] (despite an opposing wind factor of -1.8); she also won the 200m with 25.78 seconds.[2] These times qualified her for the World Para Athletics Championships held in Dubai where she earned the silver medal and set another record for Spain in the 100m T12 clocking 11.99.[3]

Due to albinism, Adiaratou has 10% eyesight which increases to around 20% with glasses.[4] While she uses reference points on the track to help guide her, she also employs the assistance of a guide during races.[5]

Early life

Adiaratou was born in Bamako, Mali in 1999. In 2010, she left Mali primarily due to the country's superstition surrounding albinism, and moved to Logroño, Spain where her brother and sister-in-law were living.[6] As a result of alleged abuse in the home, Adiaratou was placed in foster care where she remained for 2 years. She has since been adopted and currently resides in Lugo, Spain with her foster family.[6]

References
  1. "Adiaratou Iglesias, subcampeona del mundo de 100 m". www.elcorreogallego.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  2. "Récords y mínimas en el Grand Prix de atletismo en Grosseto". LaLigaSports (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  3. "Perfect 10 for Durand at Worlds". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  4. "Archydearchyde.comAdiaratou Iglesias, speed without racial or visual barriers". Archyde. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  5. "Adiaratou Iglesias Forneiro - Athletics | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  6. "Adiaratou Camará: "My objective is to arrive at Tokyo 2020. I have a lot of possibilities"". Pablo Iglesias. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
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