GBAGBI Ruth

General
ROLE MODEL
She is motivated by having the opportunity to be a role model in Cote d'Ivoire. "Sport is not a male-dominated field, but a way of taking care of your health. I am aware of being a model for Ivorian women and kids. I've worked so hard to get there and I would like that my story could motivate the youth. I come from a modest family and didn't choose the easy way. I have proved that through sport one can succeed in life. It goes the same way in any field one might devote oneself." (africa.la-croix.com, 10 Jan 2020)

She became the first Ivorian taekwondo athlete to win a medal at the world championships when she claimed gold in the 57-62kg category at the 2017 edition in Muju, Republic of Korea. (SportsDeskOnline, 26 Mar 2020))

She became the first Ivorian taekwondo athlete to win a medal at a Grand Prix Final when she won bronze at the 2017 edition in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (SportsDeskOnline, 26 Mar 2020)

In 2016 she became the first female representing Cote d'Ivoire to win a medal in any sport at the Olympic Games when she claimed bronze in the -67kg category in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 19 Aug 2016)