| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Carolina Colorado Henao |
| Nationality |  Colombia |
| Born | September 7, 1987 Caldas, Colombia |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke, Butterfly |
Medal record | |
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