 Arango in 2019 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Colombia |
| Born | 5 June 1992 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Synchronized swimming |
Monica Sarai Arango (born 5 June 1992) is a Colombian synchronized swimmer. [1] She competed in the women's duet at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [2] [3]
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