Maria's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the extraordinary heights one can achieve against all odds. Rising from a challenging start, Maria etched her name in history as the first Portuguese woman to conquer Mount Everest, the North Pole, and the South Pole. What's more, she boasts 10 Guinness World Records in ultra marathons and Ironman Triathlons, defying the norms of sports and her very own limits.