Josefa Benitez Guzman

Started: She took up the sport in 2020 at age 50. (tokio2020.dxtadaptado.com, 25 Jul 2021) Reason: "I wanted to try something new and signed up for a project with the Spanish Rowing Federation. It is a very complete sport because you work the whole body and with little impact. It caught my attention because you are in an unstable environment, with harmonic movements and surrounded by spectacular landscapes. And, best of all, age does not matter." (tokio2020.dxtadaptado.com, 25 Jul 2021) Awards: She and her PR3 coxed mixed four teammates received the Special Mention of the Year at the 2021 Spanish Rowing Gala held by the Spanish Rowing Federation. (rcntarragona.org, 2021) Additional Info: LATE STARTER She believes that she has made a lot of progress in a short space of time, having only taken up Para rowing in 2020 at the age of 50. "At the beginning, I looked very clumsy and tense with the technique, but I have improved a lot. I became more loose and relaxed, My hands are agile and my legs are strong. I have a lot to learn. Rowing is not mastered overnight, it takes years, but I am on the right track. I have also been very fortunate with my club. They have made everything easier for me and they feel proud of what I have been able to do in such a short time." (tokio2020.dxtadaptado.com, 25 Jul 2021)