[10] Pekerman was born in Chişinău, Moldovan SSR, Soviet Union as a preterm baby.

Her father, Michael, worked as a director of a transportation company and trained in martial arts.

Her mother, Raissa, was an athlete and a draftsman in her profession, but worked in a different jobs to raise Nina and her big sister, who were both sick.

[13] In late May she competed in the half Ironman competition in Jordan Valley, Israel, and set a new Israeli record for women of 4.46 hours.

[14] In the 2010 Ironman World Championship she finished first in her Age group (30–34) with a record of 9:55:19 And third the overall Amateur and 26th out of all the woman (including pros).

[20] Pekerman resides in Kfar Saba, Israel, trains swimming to Triathlon, Hydrotherapy and babies activities in the water.