Ana Urkijo Elorriaga (born 1954, name alternatively spelled Urquijo) is a Spanish

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who was the president of

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football club

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from 2006 to 2007. A member of Athletic since 1969, Urkijo practised as a lawyer and a real estate agent before becoming involved in her hometown club. Her father Rufino served as vice-president of Athletic in the 1970s and 80s. Previously a

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at the club for several years, Urkijo was elected following the resignation of

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in September 2006, becoming the first female president in the history of Athletic Bilbao, and only the second to hold the position in the history of

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, after Teresa Rivero of

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. She did not stand for election in July 2007, when was appointed in the role. As lawyer she is associated with the Biscay Bar Association.

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