Jade Barbosa - Life Outside Gymnastics

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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