Biography
Started: She learned to swim at age three. (Athlete, 15 Aug 2018)
Reason: Her parents signed her up for several sports to keep her active. "I had so much fun and loved being in the water. Swimming is the sport I enjoyed the most." (22minutoscon.com, 12 Apr 2022; Athlete, 15 Aug 2018, 03 Dec 2017)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (cartv.es, 24 Apr 2024)
Awards: In 2024 she received the Admiral Award for the Para athlete of the year in Spain. (as.com, 31 Jan 2024)
In 2020 she and triathlete Daniel Tolosa were named Best Athletes at the Stadium Casablanca club in Zaragoza, Spain. (hoyaragon.es, 23 Jan 2021)
In 2016 she received the Bronze Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit in Spain. (paralimpicos.es, 15 Nov 2016)
In 2016 she received the Diploma of Sports Merit from the city of Zaragoza in Spain. (heraldo.es, 26 Jan 2017)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for master's degrees in high performance sport [at the Catholic University of Murcia], sports management [at the Valencian International University], and secondary education [at the University Camilo Jose Cela] in Spain. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024; LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2023; csed.csd.gob.es, 29 May 2023; que.es, 12 May 2020)
OTHER ROLES
In September 2022 she began serving as a representative in the High Level Sports Evaluation Commission at the National Sports Council in Spain. She has also served as an athlete representative for the Spanish Federation of Sports for the Blind [FEDC]. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 8, 1997
Place of ResidenceMADRID
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationPhysical Education, Sports Science - Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
Languages SpokenEnglish, Spanish
CoachSantiago Marquez, ESP
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:12.73 |
| 3 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 29.03 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:12.83 |
| 4 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:03.38 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:01.49 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:46.88 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:08.76 |
| 9 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:52.71 |
| 17 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 28.96 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:06.87 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:57.73 |
| 2 | 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:28.10 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:59.02 |
| 2 | 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:33.30 |
| 2 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 29.34 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:12.65 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:13.65 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:09.00 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:11.55 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:05.42 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:14.51 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:01.28 |
| 4 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:59.86 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:08.69 |
| 4 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 29.32 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:12.42 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:02.90 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:46.41 |
| 5 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 28.58 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:01.85 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:21.60 |
| 6 | Women's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:56.25 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 5:16.32 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:09.37 |
| 10 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:09.00 |
| 10 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:43.31 |
| 10 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 31.90 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:02.12 |
