She chose Italy for love and with Italy she wants to win also in Rio. Born in Santiago de Cuba 32 years ago, daughter of Francisco (trade union representative) and Olga (journalist), she was considered a budding talent since her childhood, but it is under the Italian banner, she obtained Italian citizenship when she married Silvio, that in 2014 and in 2016 she became European leader in the 400m race. However, the ‘panterita’ is still hungry and the track of the Estádio Nílton Santos in Rio will be her hunting ground. The Italian record holder is ready to fight for a place on the Olympic podium.