Life Outside Gymnastics
Barbosa has become a very popular sports personality in Brazil since her first major appearance at the XV Pan American Games, in Rio de Janeiro. She has developed a big fanbase among young girls and teenagers in Brazil.
In December 2007 Barbosa was elected Brazil's Sportswoman of the year, an award also given in previous years to gymnasts LaĆs Souza and Daiane dos Santos.
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