Rebeca Andrade

Rebeca Andrade is a Brazilian professional gymnast, born on May 8, 1999, in Guarulhos, São Paulo. She is widely acknowledged as one of the most gifted gymnasts of her era. Andrade started her professional career with the Brazilian national team and has since gained global recognition for her exceptional talent, strength, and grace.

Andrade is known for her explosive power, flawless execution, and versatility across all apparatus. She has won numerous individual awards, holds the distinction of being the first Brazilian gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal, and has set multiple records in her sport.

Off the mat, Andrade is also recognized for her representation of Afro-Brazilian women in gymnastics, making significant strides for diversity and inclusion in her sport.

Brazilian National Team

• Early Career: Andrade was born and raised in Guarulhos, São Paulo, and began training in gymnastics at the age of five. She made her debut for the Brazilian National Team in 2013.

International Career

• Early Success: Andrade first gained international attention at the 2014 Junior Pan American Championships, where she won the all-around title. She then went on to compete at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, making the vault final and placing seventh.
• Continued Success: In 2016, Andrade competed at the Rio Olympics, placing fifth on vault, and continuing to represent Brazil in international competitions. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won two medals, including Brazil's first gold in gymnastics.

Brazilian National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for Brazil in 2013.

Achievements:

• Olympic Games: Gold medalist in vault and Silver medalist in the all-around at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• World Championships: Finalist in multiple events, including the all-around and vault.
• Andrade is one of Brazil's most successful gymnasts, with several international titles and records to her name.

• Discipline: Artistic gymnastics, excelling in all four apparatuses: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
• Skills: Known for her explosive power, technical precision, and elegant performance style. Andrade is celebrated for her versatility, high-difficulty skills, and consistency across all apparatus.

• Family: Andrade comes from a modest family and grew up in Guarulhos, São Paulo. Her mother, Rosa Rodrigues, played a crucial role in her gymnastics career.
• Representation: Andrade is a prominent figure for Afro-Brazilian representation in gymnastics, inspiring a new generation of diverse gymnasts.

• Rebeca Andrade is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her impact on the sport of gymnastics in Brazil and beyond. Her success has broken barriers for Afro-Brazilian athletes in gymnastics and inspired countless aspiring gymnasts around the world.

Olympic Games:

• Gold in Vault, Tokyo 2020
• Silver in All-around, Tokyo 2020

World Championships:

• Finalist in multiple events

Brazilian Nationals:

• Winner of multiple national titles

Books

• None currently available.

Websites

• Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG): Information about Rebeca Andrade’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.gymnastics.sport
• Olympics: Details about Andrade’s career at the Olympic Games. Available at: https://www.olympics.com

Articles

• BBC Sport: Rebeca Andrade: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport
• The Guardian: Rebeca Andrade’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/rebeca-andrade

Interviews and Videos

• Olympic Channel: Various interviews and features on Rebeca Andrade, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.olympicchannel.com