Portrait of Fernanda Vargas Fernandez

Fernanda Vargas Fernandez

K44 +65kg
Mexico flagMexico
Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2022. (Comite Paralimpico Mexicano YouTube channel, 11 Apr 2024) Reason: She initially got involved in Para swimming, but did not have an opportunity to swim internationally. She later met the coach of the Mexican national Para taekwondo team, who invited her to try the sport. "I had the chance to represent Mexico, and as the Paralympic dream was always my goal, I learnt to love Para taekwondo." (Comite Paralimpico Mexicano YouTube channel, 11 Apr 2024) Ambition: To win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. (Comite Paralimpico Mexicano YouTube channel, 11 Apr 2024) Awards: Along with athletics competitor Jose Roman Ruiz, she was named flag bearer for Mexico for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. (oncenoticias.digital, 30 Oct 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 24, 2002
Place of ResidenceMEXICO CITY
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationSport Studies - Anahuac University, Mexico
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachJannet Alegria [national], MEX; Maria del Rosario Espinoza [national], MEX
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
World Championships
2K44 +65kg2023Veracruz, MEX
ParaPan American Games
1K44 +65kg2023Santiago, CHI
European Championships
5K44 +65kg2022Manchester, GBR
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