Prep: Placed third in the U16 National Championship with her club, Boavista Futebol Clube, during 2021-22...While playing for Colegio Efanor, she was a runner-up at the U21 National Championship and captured first place at the U19 National Championship in 2022-23, and she finished third in the U21 National Championship with Sporting Clube de Espinho in 2023-24...Benidio has also competed in multiple WEVZA Championships with Portugal’s National Team (U16 in 2021; U21 and U17 in 2022; U17 in 2023; and U19 in 2024) and played in the CEV U18 Beach Volleyball European Championships in July 2024.
Personal: Born on August 7, 2007...Daughter of Emanuel da Rocha Benidio and Renata Machowska Benidio…Hobbies include singing, drawing, and cooking. She also plays guitar and loves to watch sports.
Why ODU: "I chose Old Dominion University because of its strong academic programs and the exciting opportunity to play volleyball at a competitive level with a great scholarship, which made it the perfect fit for me. The university offers a great balance of academic and athletic opportunities, which will allow me to grow both as a student and an athlete."