About Soraya Jiménez
Lived 1977 – 2013 (aged 35). Soraya Jiménez was a Mexican weightlifter.
Soraya Jiménez Mendivil (a twin sister born 5 August 1977 – 28 March 2013) was a Mexican weightlifter and Olympic champion. She participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where she won a gold medal. Jiménez became the first ever female athlete from Mexico to win an Olympic gold medal.
She died at age 35 on 28 March 2013 at her home in Mexico City after suffering a heart attack.
Major results She competed at world championships, most recently at the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships.
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Who was Soraya Jiménez?
Mexican weightlifter (1977–2013)
When was Soraya Jiménez born?
Soraya Jiménez was born on 5 August 1977 in Naucalpan.
When did Soraya Jiménez die?
Soraya Jiménez died on 28 March 2013 in Mexico City.
What was Soraya Jiménez's occupation?
Soraya Jiménez was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Soraya Jiménez?
Soraya Jiménez was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Soraya Jiménez. https://biography.guide/soraya-jimenez/
MLA: "Soraya Jiménez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/soraya-jimenez/.
Chicago: "Soraya Jiménez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/soraya-jimenez/.
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