Julia Luna retires from RTVE after 38 years of sports journalism

Julia Luna RTVE swimming journalism European Championships sports broadcasting

Journalist Julia Luna has retired from RTVE after a 38-year career, concluding her tenure with her final broadcast during the final day of the European Swimming Championships.

During the broadcast, Luna received a surprise tribute featuring a video with messages from numerous swimmers, former athletes, and coaches. The tribute highlighted her career milestones, including her narration of Mireia Belmonte’s 200-meter butterfly gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The Spanish Swimming Federation had previously recognized her contributions to the sport through her coverage of Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships.

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Julia Luna · Mireia Belmonte · RTVE · Spanish Swimming Federation

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