Rebeca Andrade

Brazilian artistic gymnast who became the first Brazilian woman to win Olympic gold in gymnastics, claiming vault gold at Paris 2024.

Born on May 8, 1999, in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Rebeca Andrade began gymnastics at age four at a local club. Growing up in a working-class family, she faced significant financial challenges in pursuing the sport, with her mother Rosa working multiple jobs to support her training. Andrade moved to Flamengo's gymnastics program as a teenager, where she developed under coach Francisco Porath despite battling multiple serious knee injuries that threatened her career. Andrade's breakthrough came at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where she became the first Brazilian woman to win an Olympic gymnastics medal, claiming gold in vault and silver in the all-around competition. These historic achievements established her as Brazil's premier gymnast and launched her to international prominence. She continued her ascent by winning multiple medals at World Championships, including becoming world champion on vault in 2022 and earning all-around silver at the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Andrade cemented her status as Brazil's most successful Olympic athlete by winning four medals: gold in floor exercise, silver in vault and all-around, and bronze in the team competition. Her six total Olympic medals surpassed the previous Brazilian record, making her the most decorated Brazilian Olympian in history. Known for her powerful vaulting and dynamic floor routines, she has consistently competed difficult skills while maintaining exceptional execution under pressure. Andrade's success has transformed gymnastics in Brazil, inspiring a new generation of athletes and elevating the sport's profile nationwide. Her achievements represent a breakthrough for South American gymnastics on the world stage, proving that athletes from the region can compete at the highest levels. Beyond her athletic accomplishments, she has become a cultural icon in Brazil, demonstrating resilience in overcoming injuries and socioeconomic barriers to reach the pinnacle of her sport.

Powerful tumbler with exceptional vault and floor exercise skills, known for difficulty and execution

Transformed Brazilian gymnastics and inspired a new generation of gymnasts across Latin America

• Olympic Gold Medal - Vault (2024)
• Olympic Silver Medal - All-Around (2021)
• Olympic Silver Medal - Vault (2021)
• World Championship Silver Medal - All-Around (2022)
• Pan American Games All-Around Champion (2023)