Natalia Hidalgo Martinez

Hidalgo Martinez crossing the finish line

Photo by: Zachary BonDurant

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Alguazas, Spain

Major/Minor: Political Science/Philosophy

Intended Profession: International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics

Proudest Triathlon Accomplishments:

1x Spanish National U23 Sprint Champion 2021
1x Spanish National U23 Olympic Champion 2021
3rd Spanish National Elite Olympic Championships 2021
2nd U23 European Aquathlon Champions 2022
1x NCAA D1 Regional Champion 2022
6th NCAA D1 National Championships 2022
1x NCAA D2 National Champion 2019
1x NCAA D2 Regional Champion 2019
NCAA Scholar All-American 2019-2022

Why Queens: For the opportunity to train with high level NCAA and club triathletes from around the world, and for the way the University helps balance academic coursework with training schedules as she pursues her dream of racing at the DI level.