Biography
Started: She took up Para triathlon in 2014 at age 32 in Madrid, Spain. (ITU, 27 Nov 2015)
Reason: She had competed in non-Para triathlon before her accident and wanted to return to the sport. (ITU, 27 Nov 2015)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (europapress.es, 15 Jun 2024)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree in sports law. (Instagram profile, 04 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJuly 30, 1982
OccupationAthlete, Motivational Speaker
EducationLaw
Languages SpokenEnglish, Spanish
CoachAngel Salamanca [husband]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | PTWC | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:14:59 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | PTWC | 2021 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:11:36 |
| 3 | PTWC | 2017 | Rotterdam, NED | 1:24:12 |
| 3 | Women's PT1 | 2016 | Rotterdam, NED | 1:24:39 |
| 4 | PTWC | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 1:14:43 |
| 5 | PTWC | 2019 | Lausanne, SUI | 1:27:15 |
| 5 | Women's PT1 | 2015 | Chicago, IL, USA | 1:26:04 |
| 6 | Team Relay | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 53:54 |
| 6 | PTWC | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:16:45 |
| 6 | PTWC | 2018 | Gold Coast, QLD, AUS | 1:15:20 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | PTWC | 2023 | Madrid, ESP | 1:12:58 |
| 1 | PTWC | 2021 | Valencia, ESP | 1:13:17 |
