Biography
Started: She began practising the sport at age 24, in 2007, in Bogota, Colombia. She began focusing on the 1500m in 2018 following advice from guide Leonardo Chavez. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2024, 08 Nov 2019; paranacionales.gov.co, 03 Dec 2019)
Reason: "I liked the sport because I did well in physical education at school." (Athlete, 25 Aug 2024, 08 Nov 2019)
Ambition: To win a Paralympic medal. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2024)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Jhon Chaves (fecolparaatletismo.com, 03 Feb 2024)
Sporting Relatives: Her sister Isabel Cristina has competed in Para athletics at national level in Colombia. (Athlete, 08 Nov 2019; arcangeles.org, 08 Nov 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 2, 1983
Place of ResidenceBOGOTA
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education, Teaching - Libertador Experimental Pedagogical University [UPEL], Venezuela
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachJaime Altamiranda [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 10 | 1500m - T13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5:05.08 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 1500m - T13 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 4:43.49 |
| 5 | 1500m - T13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 4:45.03 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T13 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:35.59 |
