Career
Rafaela is a former athlete of the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico in San Germán. He a graduates in Physical Education Secondary level and finished his Masters in Sportstraining and Teaching in the Physical Education. Rafaela finished sixth in 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2005 World Championships, together with teammates Geronimo Goeloe, Jairo Duzant and Churandy Martina.