She trained in judo from the age of three. She was placed in several national championships. She also won over 10 golds in international competitions. She won silver in the 1993 World Judo Championships and bronze at the 1995 World Championships in Japan while living in San Jose, California. A hamstring injury stopped her from being able to fully train for Judo at the 1996 Summer Olympics. She would compete in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. She competed in the 66 kg division (146 lbs) and tied for 7th place on losing to Wang Xianbo of China.