At age seven, she was discovered by the coaches of her current club, CEGIN, who visited Leopoldo Mercer Municipal School to detect talents.

[1][5][6] In September 2017, Lima became the Brazilian national all-around champion in the espoir age-group, also taking the gold medal on floor, as well as the silver on vault, uneven bars and the balance beam.

[7] In March 2018, Lima competed at the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, where she placed seventh with the Brazilian junior team and 25th in the individual all-around.

[5] Lima returned to competition in August, taking the bronze medal in the floor exercise final at the Brazilian Event Championships, in a field of mixed junior and senior competitors.

[9] Lima opened her 2019 season at the WOGA Classic in Frisco, Texas, earning the silver medal on floor behind Skye Blakely, with Kayla DiCello taking the bronze.