[1] She has swum for El Salvador at the: At the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, she won three bronze medals (in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyles).

[2] At the 2010 Central American Games, she was El Salvadores' most decorated athlete, winning 8 gold medals.

[3] She joined the Southern Illinois Salukis swimming team for the Spring 2012 season and inspired all.

She won 12 of her first 13 races and was a Missouri Valley Conference first-team All-Conference selection.

[4] Benitez represented El Salvador in the 2012 London Olympic Games, swimming the 800-meter freestyle.