She made a strong comeback at the 1993 Pan Pacs in Kobe, Japan, winning gold and bronze in the 400-meter individual medley and 200-meter breaststroke respectively. 1994 yielded her first medal at the global level, winning a bronze in the 400-meter individual medley and finishing sixth in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 1994 World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy.
She achieved a significant comeback at the 1993 Pan Pacific Championships in Kobe, Japan, winning gold and bronze medals in the 400-meter individual medley and 200-meter breaststroke respectively. In 1994, she secured her first global medal, taking home a bronze in the 400-meter individual medley and finishing sixth in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 1994 World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy.