At age 10, Sophie Guitron was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and a rare congenital heart disease which led to open-heart surgery. Post-surgery, Sophie faced challenges during her recovery but found solace in flag football, quickly excelling in the sport despite being the only girl on her recreational team. Her determination and resilience have been evident throughout her life, and she is now striving to compete in the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, showcasing her relentless spirit in overcoming her medical adversities.
She was initially diagnosed with arthritis, but after a series of tests, doctors detected something much more serious: a rare congenital heart disease that required open-heart surgery.
In August 2018, Sophie Guitron underwent successful surgery at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto. Although her recovery was long and emotionally difficult, especially because she couldn't immediately return to soccer, her sport since the age of 6, that moment marked the beginning of a new chapter.
During school breaks, while watching her classmates play flag football, something awakened in her. She learned the rules, decided to give it a try and fell in love with this new sport.
Guitron has shown grit all her life and now is pushing to compete during the 2028 Olympics in L.A.
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