Brazilian athlete Rebecca Cavalcanti is a rising star in the Beach Volleyball scene. Since her electrifying performance in the 2011 Brazillian U-21 Championships, Cavalcanti has set the bar high for her future opponents. Winner of multiple international medals, a collection of FIVB titles and with her eyes set on becoming an Olympian, Cavalcanti is on a meteoric trajectory. Combined with her game partner Ana Patricia, Cavalcanti won three spectacular gold medals in their first international season. Together, Cavalcanti and Patricia have their eyes set on Olympian champion status.

Heroic on the court and phenomenal mother at home, Cavalcanti is a determined and dynamic athlete. Becoming a mother in 2014 became a pivotal moment for Cavalcanti. Embracing motherhood paralleled Cavalcanti’s phenomenal rise on the court, and propelled her athletic career to extraordinary heights. The responsibility she felt for her child, Isabella, fueled her maturity as an athlete and gave Cavalcanto the fight she needed to go the extra mile while competing.

Cavalcanti’s gusto performance when competing is identifiable in the energy and fight she brings with her to the court. Finding a mentor and coach in the Brazillian legend Reis Castro has given the fuel to the fire Cavalcanti needs in the defence position she plays. With laser-sharp focus and a fiery personality, Cavalcanti has the edge on the court that her competitors can only aspire to achieve.