Biography
Started: She began swimming at age nine at the Teleton Children's Rehabilitation Centre in Mexico. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2017; milenio.com, 04 Feb 2010)
Reason: She took up the sport as part of her rehabilitation. "[Swimming] helped me in my rehabilitation, and I love it." (Athlete, 03 Dec 2017; milenio.com, 04 Feb 2010)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (En Bicicleta Facebook page, 21 Dec 2021)
Awards: In 2018 she received the Jalisco State Youth Award in Mexico. (Instagram profile, 05 Dec 2018)
In 2016 and 2018 she was presented with an Award for Sports Merit by the Jalisco State Council for Sports Development [CODE] in Mexico. (informador.com.mx, 18 Dec 2018, 23 Oct 2016)
Sporting Relatives: Her husband Jesus Ruiz has represented Mexico in Para swimming. He won bronze in the SB4 100m breaststroke at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. (SportsDeskOnline, 30 Apr 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 23, 1993
OccupationAthlete
EducationValley of Mexico University, Zapopan, MEX
Languages SpokenEnglish, Spanish
CoachFernando Gutierrez Velez [national], MEX
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:09.99 |
| 7 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:07.66 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:28.96 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:22.60 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:18.91 |
| 9 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:06.96 |
| 14 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:02.36 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 5:10.50 |
| 3 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:25.20 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:30.64 |
| 3 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 5:17.95 |
| 3 | Women's 50m Butterfly S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:12.76 |
| 4 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:04.61 |
| 4 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:06.39 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.32 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:16.61 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:05.55 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:02.58 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:07.55 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:09.44 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 2:26.85 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:28.91 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:09.58 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:12.56 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:29.69 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:28.92 |
| 7 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 4:24.14 |
| 8 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:19.21 |
| 9 | 200m Freestyle - S4 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:04.61 |
| 10 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:28.20 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:03.60 |
| DSQ | Women's 50m Butterfly S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 9 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:32.09 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:37.40 |
| 14 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 3:26.69 |
