Ainhoa Ibarra

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Ainhoa Ibarra Astellara (born 27 October 1968 in Guernica) is a Spanish former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics, in the 1992 Winter Olympics, in the 1994 Winter Olympics, and in the 1998 Winter Olympics. [1] Her best result was the 17th position in the giant slalom in Lillehammer 1994. She was the flag bearer for Spain in the opening ceremonies of the 1988 and 1994 Winter Olympics. [2]

She disputed four World Championships, and her best result was the 8th position in the giant slalom in Sierra Nevada 1996.

In the World Cup she finished top-10 once.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ainhoa Ibarra". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  2. "Flagbearers for Spain". olympedia.org. Retrieved 7 January 2024.