Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age 17 in Caracas, Venezuela. (Athlete, 31 Aug 2024)
Reason: She wanted to take up a sporting activity. She initially wanted to pursue goalball but instead opted for Para athletics as there were limited goalball facilities in the country. Her father had planned to begin training her before they met the national Para athletics team at the Brigido Iriarte Stadium in Caracas, Venezuela. (gestion.ucab.edu.ve, 24 Nov 2009)
Ambition: To reach a final at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 31 Aug 2024)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Victor Mendez (Comite Paralimpico Venezolano Instagram profile, 05 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 15, 1987
Place of ResidenceCARACAS
OccupationLawyer
EducationCommunications - Andres Bello Catholic University, Caracas, VEN
Languages SpokenEnglish, French, Spanish
CoachLourdes Garzon [national], CUB
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | 200m - T11 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 27.61 |
| 8 | 100m - T11 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 13.21 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | 200m - T11 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 28.75 |
| DSQ | Women's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | 1500m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 5:35.93 |
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