Rebeca is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Rebekah / Rebecca — from the Hebrew Rivkah ("to bind, ensnare," implying something captivating). Rebeca Andrade (born 1999) — Brazilian artistic gymnast; the most-decorated Brazilian Olympian in gymnastics history with six Olympic medals (Tokyo 2020: 1 gold, 1 silver; Paris 2024: 1 gold, 3 silvers, 1 bronze). At Paris 2024, won silver in the all-around — the first South American gymnast to medal in the Olympic all-around since 1936 — and gold on the floor exercise, becoming the first Brazilian female gymnast to win Olympic gold in an individual event. Won the all-around at the 2022 World Championships — the first Latin American gymnast (male or female) ever to win that title. Overcame three ACL surgeries (2015, 2017, 2019) to return to Olympic gold. 2024 Time 100 Most Influential People. Carries the Brazilian flag at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Rebeca Linares — Spanish actress. Rebeca Mendoza — Mexican violinist.
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Rebeca reduces to three — the number of Paris 2024 gold.