in the present, monzón has a sporty tradition, with its slogan "monzón, cuna de deportistas" (monzón, birthplace of sportmen). among them are conchita martínez, the only spanish woman to win the most important and ancient tournament in tennis, wimbledon, and eliseo martín, bronze medal winner in the 3000m steeplechase in the paris world championships (2003) - the only non african athlete to get a medal in those champìonships since 1993.