Johanna Solano facts for kids
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Johanna Solano
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Johanna Solano Lopez
October 9, 1990 |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
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| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Johanna Solano López, born on October 9, 1990, is a talented person from Costa Rica. She has been a TV host, model, and actress. She is also a triathlete, which means she competes in swimming, biking, and running. Johanna was once a beauty pageant winner and represented her country, Costa Rica, in the Miss Universe 2011 competition, where she made it into the Top 10.
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Johanna's Early Life and Education
Johanna Solano was born in San José, Costa Rica. Her parents are Sergio Solano Serrano and Ileana López Araya. She is the second of four children in her family. Johanna is very smart and can speak three languages fluently: Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She has also studied psychology at Hispanameric University in Heredia.
Johanna's Pageant Journey
Johanna Solano has won several important beauty pageants. These competitions helped her represent Costa Rica on a global stage.
Winning Miss Latin America 2009
In 2009, Johanna competed in the Miss Latin America pageant. This event took place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She was crowned Miss Latin America 2009 on May 23. This was a big win early in her career.
Becoming Miss Costa Rica 2011
On March 25, 2011, Johanna won the title of Miss Costa Rica. The competition was held in San José. Winning this pageant gave her the chance to represent her country. She then went on to compete in the Miss Universe 2011 contest.
Competing in Miss Universe 2011
Johanna represented Costa Rica at Miss Universe 2011 on September 12, 2011. The event was held in São Paulo, Brazil. She performed very well and finished in the Top 10. This was a significant achievement for Costa Rica, as it was their first time placing in the Top 10 since 2004.
Life After Pageants: A Triathlete's Path
After her time in beauty pageants, Johanna Solano found a new passion. She started training and competing in triathlons. These events combine swimming, cycling, and running.
Ironman Competitions
Johanna has achieved great success in Ironman races around the world.
- On May 15, 2017, she won her age group (25–29) at the Ironman 70.3 Monterrey in Mexico.
- On November 26, 2017, she earned third place in her age group (25-30) at the Ironman Cozumel, also in Mexico.
- She has completed many other Ironman races globally, showing her dedication and strength.
Recent Triathlon Achievements
Johanna Solano continues to compete in triathlons. She participated in the Costa Rica Triathlon Series 2024. This event was held at the beautiful beaches of El Coco, Guanacaste. Her participation once again showed her skill and determination in the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Johanna Solano para niños
