Overview
- Ortega announced his retirement on October 13 via a letter on his social media, citing a new injury and concern for his health.
- He stated he is leaving high-level competition but not his love for athletics.
- His honors include Olympic silver at Rio 2016, Diamond League titles in 2016 and 2019, World Championship bronze in Doha 2019, and European bronze in Berlin 2018.
- He competed at three Olympics in 2012, 2016, and 2020 and won multiple Spanish titles in the 110m hurdles and the 60m hurdles indoors.
- He thanked Spain’s athletics federation (RFEA), the national Olympic committee (COE), the sports council (CSD), his club, coaches, and his family for their support.