Gold Medal Gymnast Rebeca Andrade Gives Us a Peek at Her Spotify

Rebeca Andrade knows her way around the gym floor . . . and vault, and uneven bars, and balance beam. The 25-year-old is the most decorated Latin American gymnast of all time-and the most decorated Brazilian Olympian. During this year's Summer Games in Paris, the superstar brought home four medals, including a gold for her floor exercise.

Whether she's practicing on the beam or hyping herself up before competition, music plays a pivotal role in the athlete's routine. Now, as a part of our My Spotify campaign, the gymnastic champion is sharing some of the artists, genres, and creators she loves.

How do you get into the right mindset before a competition? While I put on makeup and get ready, I like to play upbeat music, like funk, for example, for a lively vibe. From the moment I get on the bus to compete, I listen to gospel because it calms me and helps me focus.

Do you have a favorite genre to practice or perform to? During training, we play a lot of music in the gym. It's usually Brazilian pop and American pop.

What keeps you going on days when your energy is low? On days when I'm feeling down, I listen to music that reflects that mood and I allow myself to feel it. But afterwards, I try to change the mood by playing more upbeat music. That helps raise my energy back up.

How do you use music to reflect and celebrate your identity and culture? I love music and I think each song or genre has a meaning that reflects and celebrates our culture and identity. I listen to a lot of new Brazilian artists and I make a point of sharing the songs I like with everyone. I'm always discovering new artists-there are so many good ones in Brazil!

What artist are you listening to at the moment? Oh, it's always very random. But at the moment I'm playing Liniker a lot!

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