Biography
Started: She began swimming at age seven in Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina. She took up the sport seriously at age 15 at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba, Argentina. (cadena3.com, 10 Mar 2019; prensa.cba.gov.ar, 25 Oct 2016)
Reason: Her doctor suggested the sport to her after she had surgery on her left arm. At first she went to the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes to try and learn rhythmic gymnastics but she could not adapt to it and she was encouraged to focus on swimming instead. "I did not want to do it, but my mother convinced me. That's where I started and then I never left the sport." (cadena3.com, 10 Mar 2019)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (UNIFE TV YouTube channel, 28 Apr 2024)
Awards: In 2023 she received a special recognition award at the Falucho de Oro ceremony in Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina. (lajornadaweb.com.ar, 03 Dec 2023)
In 2022 she was named Female Para Athlete of the Year in the Argentinian province of Cordoba. (Gobierno de Cordoba Facebook page, 07 Dec 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 18, 2001
Place of ResidenceBUENOS AIRES
OccupationAthlete
EducationFashion Design - University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachEdith Arraspide [club, national], ARG
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:27.43 |
| 8 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:57.17 |
| 8 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:31.36 |
| 9 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:34.32 |
| 10 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:29.42 |
| DSQ | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 3:24.86 |
| 4 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:56.18 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:28.34 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:34.76 |
