| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
| Olympic Games | ||||
| 9 | -52 kg | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 9 | -52 kg | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | -57 kg | 2010 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | -57 kg | 2009 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 2 | -52 kg | 2007 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 3 | -52 kg | 2005 | Cairo, EGY | |
| 33 | -57 kg | 2011 | Paris, FRA | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | -57 kg | 2012 | Chelyabinsk, RUS | |
| 1 | -57 kg | 2009 | Tbilisi, GEO | |
| 2 | -57 kg | 2011 | Istanbul, TUR | |
| 3 | -57 kg | 2010 | Vienna, AUT | |
| Grand Slam | ||||
| 1 | -57 kg | 2012 | Paris, FRA | |
| 1 | -57 kg | 2009 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 2 | -57 kg | 2010 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 3 | -57 kg | 2011 | Paris, FRA | |
| 3 | -57 kg | 2010 | Moscow, RUS | |
| 3 | -57 kg | 2009 | Moscow, RUS | |
| World Cup | ||||
| 1 | -57 kg | 2009 | Lisbon, POR | |
| 1 | -57 kg | 2009 | Sofia, BUL | |
| 3 | -57 kg | 2011 | Lisbon, POR | |
Hobbies
Judo, art and culture, movies, photography, travelling. (Facebook profile, 10 Oct 2011)
Occupation
Student
Education
Physical Education, Sport Studies - Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies, Lisbon, POR
Language(s) spoken
English, Portuguese
Club name
Benfica, Lisbon, POR
Coach
Rui Rosa (multidesportos.com, 06 Jun 2011)
Additional information
Start of sporting career
She first tried judo at age 12 after following her sister to the local club. She didn't like it at first, but gave it a second chance at age 14 and stuck with it. (aulamagna.pt, 30 May 2010)
Reason for taking up this sport
"If I had to pick one aspect, I'd say competition. I like the sport itself, and training, but most of the enjoyment for me comes from competitions. I tried athletics and football when I was younger, but in both cases the competition was poorly organised, non-existent, or I had to play with older girls. This was decisive in my preference for judo." (aulamagna.pt, 30 May 2010)
Ambitions
To win gold at 2012 Olympic Games in London. After her competitive career she would like to open a judo school. (aulamagna.pt, 30 May 2010)
Training
She trains in the morning before classes, and again at night after her studies. (aulamagna.pt, 30 May 2010)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"You must believe in yourself. Those that do will always earn their achievements. A strong psychological component is critical for success, and for that you must believe in yourself."
(aulamagna.pt, 30 May 2010)
Awards
In 2005 she was awarded the Olympic Medal Nobre Guedes, an award from the Portuguese Olympic Committee recognising outstanding achievements. (aaop.pt, 01 Oct 2011)
Previous Olympics
Beijing 2008, Athens 2004
