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Gema Tamarit Martinez is a Spanish female pole vaulter. She was born on 12 March 2007. Martinez has personal bests of 3.71 metres in the pole vault, set in 2023 during Spanish youth athletics championships. Her 2024 competitive vault results show that she also competes at a regional and national under-18 level in Spain, achieving first place at the Spanish U18 Championships by Regional Federations.
Athletes like Tamarit who compete in the pole vault have run summaries that reflect their progression in a very technical event that requires speed, agility, strength and impeccable timing.
Gema Tamarit Martínez: Quick Info
| Profile | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gema Tamarit Martínez |
| Date of birth | 12 March 2007 |
| Age | 19 years old (as of 2026) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Profession | Track and field athlete |
| Main event | Pole vault |
| Personal best | 3.71 metres |
| Personal best recorded | 11 March 2023 |
| Highest world ranking position provided | 732nd in women’s pole vault |
| Known competition level | Spanish U18 and regional championships |
Physical Status
| Physical attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches, 177.8 cm (1.778 meters) |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Dark green |
| Skin tone | White, as described in the supplied reference |
| Sporting discipline | Pole vault |
Personal Best
Tamarit’s personal best pole vault height, according to World Athletics profile, is 3.71 metres. This came at an indoor meet in Salamanca, Spain on 11 March 2023. That vault would have been worth 871 points under the scoring table in the athlete record.
| Discipline | Performance | Date | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole vault (indoor) | 3.71 m | 11 Mar 2023 | Salamanca, Spain | 871 |
Season’s Bests
The supplied 2024 season record shows Tamarit clearing 3.70 metres twice, including at two major Spanish under-18 competitions.
| Date | Competition | Performance | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2024 | Andalucía Indoor Championships | 3.52 m | 2nd |
| 11 Feb 2024 | Andalucía U18 Indoor Championships | 3.40 m | 1st |
| 24 Feb 2024 | Spanish U18 Indoor Championships | 3.50 m | 3rd |
| 16 Jun 2024 | Andalucía U18 Championships | 3.40 m | 1st |
| 22 Jun 2024 | Spanish U18 Championships by Regional Federations | 3.70 m | 1st |
| 7 Jul 2024 | Spanish U18 Championships | 3.70 m | 2nd |
The 3.70-metre clearance was her best recorded mark in the supplied 2024 season data. Her second-place finish at the Spanish U18 Championships came behind Noa Martínez, who cleared 4.01 metres.
Performance Progression
Tamarit’s available progression record shows a personal best of 3.71 metres in 2023, followed by two 3.70-metre performances in 2024. These results indicate that she continued to compete at a similar recorded height across the two seasons.
| Year | Performance | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.71 m | Spanish U18 Indoor Championships | 11 Mar 2023 |
| 2024 | 3.70 m | Spanish U18 Championships by Regional Federations | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 2024 | 3.70 m | Spanish U18 Championships | 7 Jul 2024 |
Honours and Achievements
Tamarit’s documented results include several podium finishes at regional and national youth competitions. The following summary is based on the supplied results and published competition records.
| Year | Achievement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andalucía U18 Indoor Championships | 1st place |
| 2024 | Andalucía U18 Championships | 1st place |
| 2024 | Spanish U18 Championships by Regional Federations | 1st place |
| 2024 | Spanish U18 Indoor Championships | 3rd place |
| 2024 | Spanish U18 Championships | 2nd place |
| 2023 | Indoor pole vault personal best | 3.71 m |
Sources: World Athletics — Andalucía U18 Indoor Championships, Spanish U18 Championships by Regional Federations and Spanish U18 Championships.
Competition Results
The table below provides a detailed look at Tamarit’s supplied 2024 competition results.
| Date | Competition | Mark | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2024 | Andalucía Indoor Championships | 3.52 m | 2nd |
| 11 Feb 2024 | Andalucía U18 Indoor Championships | 3.40 m | 1st |
| 24 Feb 2024 | Spanish U18 Indoor Championships | 3.50 m | 3rd |
| 19 May 2024 | Meeting Atletismo Paco Sánchez Vargas | NH | No height |
| 15 Jun 2024 | Andalucía Championships | 3.60 m | 2nd |
| 16 Jun 2024 | Andalucía U18 Championships | 3.40 m | 1st |
| 22 Jun 2024 | Spanish U18 Championships by Regional Federations | 3.70 m | 1st |
| 7 Jul 2024 | Spanish U18 Championships | 3.70 m | 2nd |
NH means “No Height”, indicating that no successful clearance was recorded in the event.
What Makes Pole Vault a Demanding Event?
Where pole vault diverges from other track and field events is in its need for speed, combined with significant upper and lower body strength, coordination, and an acute awareness of one’s body in space. Vaulters need to gain speed in their run, hit their plant correctly on a flexible pole and swing their legs up and over a crossbar without knocking it off of the standards.
For young competitors like Tamarit, meeting or surpassing result standards can help chronologically track improvement and skill development. One successful (or unsuccessful) attempt does not solidify where an athlete will rank in their sport long-term. Consistent results and future personal records can help determine where an athlete may place in the future.
Career Outlook
The personal bests that Gema Tamarit Martínez has achieved so far in her career qualify her as a Spanish pole vaulter who has competed at various levels as a youth or junior athlete. She has participated in under-18 regional competitions and national level under-18 competition, with a personal best reaching 3.71 metres (click here to read all of Tamarit’s pole vault personal bests). Additionally, per the results shown above from 2024, Gema Tamarit has earned 1st place victories three times.
Based on the results provided above, it is unclear where Gema Tamarit competed as a senior in pole vault or if she improved her personal best past 3.71 metres. You will need to visit Gema Tamarit Martínez’ World Athletics profile to research her current rankings and senior accomplishments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gema Tamarit Martínez?
She was born on 12 March 2007 and is 19 years old as of 10 October 2026.
What is Gema Tamarit’s personal best?
Her recorded personal best is 3.71 metres in indoor pole vault, achieved on 11 March 2023 in Salamanca, Spain.
What is Gema Tamarit’s height?
She is recorded at 177.8 cm (or about 5 ft 10 in) tall.
What is her main athletics event?
Her listed discipline is pole vault.
Has Gema Tamarit won a national youth championship?
She finished first at the 2024 Spanish U18 Championships by Regional Federations and second at the 2024 Spanish U18 Championships.
What are Gema Tamarit Martínez’s latest known results?
Results are provided through July 2024. For the most up-to-date results please see her World Athletics profile.
