Silvia Yustos


Silvia Yustos Sánchez is a former Spanish rhythmic gymnast and coach.

Career

She was champion of Spain in the pre-junior category in 1980 and in second category in 1984, in addition to having 5 titles for apparatuses in honor category.
She joined the Spanish national team in 1985, winning gold at the City of Lisbon tournament. In1989, at the 1989 World [Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships|World Championships] in Sarajevo she won bronze in team alongside Ana Bautista and Ada Liberio.
After her retirement she earned a degree in primary education and physical education and a license in physical education from the University of León. She then worked as a coach for some time. Among her pupils were Sara Bayón and Ana [María Pelaz|Ana María Peláz]. As of early 2024, she works as a teacher.

Legacy and influence

Silvia was one of the longest-lived gymnasts on the national team during the 1980s. Her teammate, Montse Martín, spoke in 2019 about the characteristics as a gymnast that she attributed to her: