National Athletes

Meet the Costa Rican athletes who trust Rejuvilife Clinic and who, with Dr. Inman's help, are constantly working to perform at their best in their disciplines.

Yokasta Valle – World Champion in Three Divisions & Jake Paul's Ally

Discipline: Professional boxing.

  • World champion in three divisions (WBC, IBF, WBO).
  • Signed with MVP Promotions (Jake Paul). Currently in altitude training camp in Mexico.

Naomy Valle – WBC Youth World Champion & Jake Paul's Ally

Discipline: Professional boxing.

  • Undefeated record; WBC youth world champion.
  • Signed with MVP; trains at altitude camp alongside Yokasta.

Hanna Gabriels – Legend of Costa Rican Boxing

Discipline: Professional boxing.

  • World champion in several categories; a leading figure in national boxing.
  • Recognized for her career and social work.

Amalia Ortuño – Five-time World Champion in Adaptive CrossFit

Discipline: Adapted CrossFit (Wheel WOD).

  • Five-time world champion; a role model for resilience and overcoming adversity.

Manolo Campos – International Powerlifting Champion

Discipline: Powerlifting.

  • Regional champion with outstanding performances at the international level.

José Pablo Gil – Pioneer of Wheelchair Tennis

Discipline: Wheelchair tennis.

  • First Costa Rican to compete in this sport at the Paralympic level.

Paola Coto – Defender for the National Soccer Team

Sport: Women's soccer.

  • Starting defender for Alajuelense club and the Costa Rican national team.

Mauricio Hernández – GT3 Racing Driver

Discipline: Motor racing (GT3 category).

  • Victories and participation in international tournaments, key figure in Costa Rican motor racing.

Kenneth Tencio – World-Ranked BMX Freestyle Rider

Discipline: BMX Freestyle.

  • First Costa Rican to stand out internationally in BMX Freestyle, participating in high-level competitions and representing the country at the Olympic Games.
  • Silver medalist at the 2018 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships.
  • Finished the 2022 season ranked 8th in the world.

Verónica Vargas – MMA Pioneer in Costa Rica

Discipline: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

  • First Costa Rican to achieve international recognition in professional MMA, with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, competing in promotions such as Combate Global and Fury FC.
  • Only female MMA athlete from Costa Rica, representing the country in international competitions.



César Lizano – Elite Long-Distance Runner from Costa Rica

Discipline: Athletics (marathon and half marathon).

  • First Costa Rican to achieve notable international success in marathon and half marathon, leaving a mark in regional and global competitions.
  • World Champion in the 40-44 age group at the 2024 Abbott World Marathon Majors, winning the Sydney Marathon.
  • Winner of the 2022 Miami Half Marathon.