Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age 19 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021)
Reason: She feels free when she is running. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (deportesdigital.com.ve, 14 Jul 2023)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Markinson Manzanilla (paralympic.org, 15 Jul 2023; Instagram profile, 08 Mar 2024)
Sporting Relatives: Her twin sister Linda Patricia has also represented Venezuela in Para athletics, and won gold in the women's T11 100m at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 09 Nov 2023; efectococuyo.com, 03 Sep 2021; Venezuelan NPC, 24 Aug 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJuly 9, 1998
Place of ResidenceMARACAIBO
OccupationAthlete
EducationLaw - Dr. Rafael Belloso University, Maracaibo, VEN
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachIsidro Barthelemy [national], CUB
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | 400m - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 57.06 |
| 4 | 200m - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 25.27 |
| DSQ | 100m - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 12.57 |
| 2 | 200m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 25.42 |
| 2 | 400m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 57.88 |
| DSQ | 400m - T12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 12.58 |
| 2 | 200m - T12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 25.63 |
| DNS | 400m - T12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DNS |
