Kioa Garcia

Kioa Garcia is a Mexican sportswoman whose career took an unexpected turn after a serious accident in rhythmic gymnastics. At 18, she switched to competitive swimming, a decision that reshaped her athletic path. In 2018, she won her first international medal at the Pan American Masters Championships in Orlando, Florida, claiming victory in the 50 m freestyle event. Standing 5'9" with a slim build, she brings a natural athleticism to the pool. Her brown eyes and brown hair are as distinctive as her resilience. Now 29, she continues to compete and train, drawing on her background in gymnastics to inform her swimming technique. Her Instagram following has grown to 5k, where she shares glimpses of her sport life and personal journey. From Mexico City, she remains a proud Mexican athlete, balancing her roles as a former rhythmic gymnast and an active swimmer.