Sonia Barrio
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Sonia•Barrio Gutiérrez |
| Used name | Sonia•Barrio |
| Born | 13 December 1969 in Madrid, Madrid (ESP) |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 56 kg |
| Affiliations | SPV 51, Madrid (ESP) |
| NOC |  Spain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Sonia Barrio was a Spanish hockey player who competed at the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympic Games, winning a gold medal in 1992 at Barcelona. In 2000 her Spanish team lost the bronze medal match to the Netherlands. Barrio won a silver medal at the 1995 European Nations Cup.
Barrio married José Luis Ballester, a Spanish swimmer who also competed at three Olympic Games. Their son, José Luis Ballester Barrio, became a professional golfer after winning the 2024 US Amateur Golf Championship.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Hockey | ESP |
Sonia Barrio | |||
| Hockey, Women (Olympic) | Spain | 1 | Gold | |||
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Hockey | ESP |
Sonia Barrio | |||
| Hockey, Women (Olympic) | Spain | 8 | ||||
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Hockey | ESP |
Sonia Barrio | |||
| Hockey, Women (Olympic) | Spain | 4 |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of José Luis Ballester