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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Family
Two children
Residence
Mexico
Languages
Spanish
Higher education
Law - Mexico State Autonomous University [UAEM]: Cuautitlán Izcalli, MEX
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She got involved in the sport in 1997 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Why this sport?
She wanted to take part in activities that are mainly practised by men.
Club / Team
Mexico State: Mexico
Name of coach
Jesus Garcia Garcia [national]
General interest
Hobbies
Watching movies. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2019)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning three medals at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2019)
Most influential person in career
Her family. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2019)
Hero / Idol
US swimmer Michael Phelps. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2019)
Injuries
She spent eight days in hospital after contracting COVID-19 virus in 2020. (gob.mx, 28 Sep 2020)
In late 2015 she underwent surgery on her left shoulder. (labrecha.me, 06 Feb 2016)
In 2013 she needed three operations on her shoulders. (paralympic.org, 04 Aug 2015)
In late 2015 she underwent surgery on her left shoulder. (labrecha.me, 06 Feb 2016)
In 2013 she needed three operations on her shoulders. (paralympic.org, 04 Aug 2015)
Awards and honours
In 2014 she received the Filiberto Navas Valdes State of Mexico Medal in Sport. (oem.com.mx, 04 Mar 2014)
She has been inducted into Mexico State's Sports Museum in Mexico. (diarioportal.com, 23 Apr 2020)
She has been inducted into Mexico State's Sports Museum in Mexico. (diarioportal.com, 23 Apr 2020)
Ambitions
To win gold at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (diarioportal.com, 23 Apr 2020)
Impairment
Her impairment is a result of the effects of polio. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2019)
Other information
FURTHER EDUCATION
She also has a diploma in sports law. "I have dedicated so many years to sport that I do not see myself leaving it [after her sporting career finishes]. I know that one day I will be giving something back one way or another." (gem.gob.mx, 05 Jan 2021; diarioportal.com, 23 Apr 2020)
She also has a diploma in sports law. "I have dedicated so many years to sport that I do not see myself leaving it [after her sporting career finishes]. I know that one day I will be giving something back one way or another." (gem.gob.mx, 05 Jan 2021; diarioportal.com, 23 Apr 2020)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -75 kg | Final Round | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -82.5 kg | Final Round | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -75 kg | Final Round | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -82.5 kg | Final Round | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -82.5 kg | Final Round | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Over 82.50kg | Final | 2010-07-30 | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's +82.5 kg | Final Round | 2012-09-05 | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Up to 86.00 kg MD | Final | 2014-04-10 | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's -79 kg | Final Round | 2016-09-12 | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Over 86.00kg | Final | 2017-12-08 | 3 |
