| Pamela Benítez | |
| Fullname: | Alexia Pamela Benítez Quijada |
| Strokes: | Freestyle |
| Club: | Aquatica El Polvorín |
| Birth Date: | 1991 5, mf=yes |
| Weight: | 57kg (126lb) |
Pamela Benítez (born May 9, 1991) is a female swimmer from El Salvador. She was the country's flagbearer in the Open Ceremonies of the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.[1]
She has swum for El Salvador at the:
At the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, she won three bronze medals (in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyles).[2]
At the 2010 Central American Games, she was El Salvadores' most decorated athlete, winning 8 gold medals.[3]
She joined the Southern Illinois Salukis swimming team for the Spring 2012 season and inspired all. She won 12 of her first 13 races and was a Missouri Valley Conference first-team All-Conference selection.[4]
Benitez represented El Salvador in the 2012 London Olympic Games, swimming the 800-meter freestyle.[5]
Pam is in the hearts and mind of all SIU swimmers.