Gabi Garcia has just been recognised by the Guinnes Book of World Records and will feature in there as of November 2024. It’s a monumental achievement for Garcia and an honor that very few BJJ competitors have ever received. Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida received his place in the book when he set the record of an incredible thirteen titles at the IBJJF World Championship, and Mikey Musumeci hit the fastest submission at the event to earn his. Garcia will be joining those two men and a tiny handful of other elite grapplers by securing her place in the book now, something that takes an entire competitive career to do.
Raphaella Amorim announced the news that Gabi Garcia was going to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records in a recent post to her official Instagram account. The full transcript can be found below:
“Gabi Garcia will be officially recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records in November 2024, marking a monumental achievement in her career as the best athlete in all combat sports. This induction is not only a reflection of her athletic prowess but also a proof of her dominance in multiple disciplines, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Submission Grappling. Her inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records (is for) her incredible achievements in a sport traditionally dominated by men.”
”Over the years Gabi has accumulated countless world titles and gold medals competing against the most difficult athletes in the world, and established herself as a formidable force in all continents. Her record-breaking achievements in combat sports are not limited to victories in competitions but extend to her innovative role in promoting women in sport, inside and outside the ring. This recognition also pays tribute to the broadest contributions of Gabi to the world of sports, including her involvement in training, teaching, and even in acting…”
”Her entry in Guinness (Book of World Records) will probably highlight her many achievements, such as being the first woman to train a Sheikh in Abu Dhabi, the first woman to teach on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), and her pioneering work as first woman to teach self-defense in the Sheriff’s Department in California. Guinness Book of World Records frequently highlights extraordinary feats and the introduction of Gabi will put her among elite athletes who have exceeded the limits of what is possible. This will consolidate her even more with a global win in the world of combat sports, celebrating her contributions not only as a fighter but as a pioneer, mentor, and defender of the empowerment of women in martial arts.”
