Occupation
Athlete, Student
Family
Partner Edgar
Spoken languages
English, Spanish
Club
Nuevo Leon State: Mexico
Coach
Eric Demay [national], FRA; Jorge Segovia [personal]
Injuries
In 2017 she sustained a knee injury while taking part in the Mexican television reality show Exatlon that ruled her out of any physical activity for 20 days. (mundotkm.com, 21 Mar 2018)
Start sporting career
She took up gymnastics in 2000.
Reason for taking up the sport
She was inspired by watching the artistic gymnastics at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Milestones
She became the first Mexican female gymnast to win gold at the Pan American Games when she triumphed on floor in the 2011 edition in Guadalajara, Mexico. (thecouchgymnast.com, 27 Sep 2011; fig-gymnastics.com, 01 Nov 2011; SportsDeskOnline, 28 Oct 2011)
Ambitions
To win a medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (TV Azteca YouTube channel, 04 May 2018)
Hero / Idol
Russian gymnast Aliya Mustafina. (vocesescritas.com.mx, 25 Oct 2014)
Philosophy / Motto
"Your dreams and your effort are the motor for your victories." (Facebook profile, 13 May 2019)
Awards
She won a Nuevo Leon State Sports Award in 2012. (informador.com.mx, 10 Jul 2015)
Additional information
TV SHOW
In 2017 she took part in the TV reality show 'Exatlon' in Mexico. In the contest, the participants have to overcome different physical challenges and are eliminated throughout the broadcasting season. (TV Azteca YouTube channel, 04 May 2018; chalkgrips.com, 24 Oct 2017)
Last update : 2024-07-22