Career
Leal-Ramirez, who is an electrical engineer, moved to Australia in 2003 to do a master"s degree at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. This in turn led to permanent residency and a job. She took Australian citizenship in 2007 and became eligible for selection on the Australian team in Beijing. She will compete in the duet with Myriam Glez, who also previously competed at the Olympics for another country, France.