Ruth Beitia | |
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Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Cantabria | |
Assumed office 7 January 2019 | |
Preceded by | María José Sáenz de Buruaga |
Member of the Parliament of Cantabria | |
Assumed office 2011 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ruth Beitia Vila 1 April 1979 Santander, Cantabria, Spain |
Political party | People's Party of Cantabria |
Occupation | Athlete, physical education teacher |
Ruth Beitia Vila (Spanish pronunciation: [rut ˈβejtja]; born 1 April 1979) is a retired high jumper who was the 2016 Olympic champion in the women's high jump. She was also a politician in the Partido Popular and a member of the Parliament of Cantabria.