The well-deserved 'lottery' of Montse Tomé and the liberating cry of Jenni Hermoso and the dinosaurs. "This team deserved to be in the Games and enjoy them for those who couldn't," recalled Tomé.

One of the keys to success is the mix of youth and "experience" in the locker room. Vicky López's 17 years made her leave in a blanket on the day of her debut - "of course she's a hazer," admitted Cata Coll.