She claimed three gold medals at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, bringing her total to eight Paralympic golds. This achievement makes her the most successful Cuban athlete at the Paralympic Games. Additionally, she holds 12 gold medals from world championships, more than any other Cuban athlete.

Injuries and Challenges

Her career has not been without setbacks. She sustained a muscle injury to her right thigh before the 2008 Paralympic Games and another during the 400m event at the same Games. In 2019, she injured her left leg at the World Championships in Dubai. Most recently, an injury prevented her from competing at the 2024 World Championships in Kobe, Japan.

Coaching and Guidance

Since 2005, she has been coached by Miriam Ferrer Fernandez. Their relationship goes beyond training; Miriam is like a mother to her, managing everything from training schedules to her daughter's schooling. In 2015, she began running with guide Yuniol Kindelan after her vision deteriorated.

Awards and Recognition

She has been honoured multiple times throughout her career. She was named Best Paralympic Sports Athlete in Cuba by both the Cuban Sports Institute and the Cuban sports journalists association in various years. In 2023, she was named Female Para Athlete of the Year in Santiago de Cuba province.

Personal Life and Breaks

After the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, she took a break to give birth to her daughter Erika. She returned to competition in 2015. Following the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, she took another break from international competition but resumed training and returned to competition in February 2023.

Future Plans

She aims to win three gold medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. After these Games, she plans to retire from Para athletics. She expressed her commitment to giving everything for Cuba in her final events.

Other Roles and Contributions

In addition to her athletic career, she serves on the Athletes' Council of the International Paralympic Committee since 2021. Her life story is also featured in a documentary film titled 'Tiempazo' [Great Time], produced by journalist Aurelio Prieto.

Her journey through Para athletics is marked by significant achievements and challenges. As she prepares for what could be her final competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, she remains a prominent figure in Cuban sports history.