Biography
Started: She began swimming at age three in Caracas, Venezuela. (Athlete, 02 Dec 2017; radiomundial.com.ve, 13 Sep 2012)
Reason: Her parents encouraged her to start swimming. (Athlete, 02 Dec 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (noticias251.com, 23 Feb 2024)
Awards: In 2021 she received the Francisco de Miranda Order, third class, from the Venezuelan government in recognition of her performance at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (snc.gob.ve, 10 Sep 2021)
She was flag bearer for Venezuela at the Parapan American Games in 2011 and 2019. (meridiano.net, 28 Aug 2019; correodelorinoco.gob.ve, 17 Nov 2011)
She was presented with the Jose Felix Ribas Order by the Venezuelan government in recognition of her performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The order is given to young people for outstanding achievements. (sportsaldia.com, 22 Sep 2016)
Additional Info: MOVE TO ECUADOR
In 2018 she and her family left Venezuela and moved to Cuenca, Ecuador. "We came to Ecuador looking for a better quality of life." (elcomercio.com, 17 Mar 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 29, 1982
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Experimental Libertador Pedagogical University, Caracas, VEN
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachJesus Montesuma [husband], from 2006
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:12.85 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:12.49 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:30.37 |
| 6 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 30.47 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:07.60 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:07.35 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:07.21 |
| 8 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 30.43 |
| 10 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 30.79 |
| 10 | Women's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 2:52.44 |
| 12 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 5:09.57 |
| 15 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:15.60 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:35.27 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:08.88 |
| 4 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 31.16 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:17.87 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 5:37.16 |
| 9 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 31.45 |
| 9 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 32.20 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:32.44 |
| 10 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:08.18 |
| 11 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 5:18.92 |
| 11 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:11.28 |
| DSQ | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:29.80 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:08.00 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:30.96 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:09.31 |
