Loida Zabala Ollero

Loida Zabala Ollero (born 5 April 1987) is a Spanish disability powerlifter who has represented Spain at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Personal Zabala was born in Losar de la Vera, Cáceres. The loss of use of her legs was very sudden, and occurred when she was eleven years old as a result of transverse myelitis. In early 2012, she had viral infection that negatively impacted her physically. At the 2007 European Championships, she finished seventh. Competing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, she finished in seventh. The Beijing Paralympics were her first, Going into the Games, she had a goal of lifting 85 kilograms and getting a Paralympic diploma. In June 2012, Sant Pedor, Barcelona hosted the Spain Powerlifting Championship which she won in the less than 52 kilogram class. She won on a third lift of 100 kilograms after having lifts of 96 and 98 kilograms in her first two attempts. In the process, she set a new Spanish record. Going to London, she had set a personal goal to lift more than 100 kilograms. while competing in the up to 48 kilogram class. She finished in fifth place. She finished the competition with a bronze medal following a lift of 96 kilograms. In order to qualify for the Rio Games, she is required to compete in at least one international event between 2013 and 2016.