Biography
Reason: She practised a number of sports from an early age. She decided to try Para taekwondo after she was the victim of a mugging. "They took a necklace that my aunt gave to all her nieces when we were born. I was so angry that the same week I looked for a place where I could practise a martial art. I was looking for karate but I accepted trying out in taekwondo." (olimpiadatododia.com.br, 25 Nov 2023; hojeemdia.com.br, 27 Feb 2023)
Awards: She was named Outstanding Female Para Athlete of the Year for 2023 by the state government of Minas Gerais in Brazil. (agenciaminas.mg.gov.br, 13 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 27, 1995
OccupationAthlete
EducationPublic Relations
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachRodrigo Ferla [national]; Edilson de Paula [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | K44 -65kg | 2023 | Veracruz, MEX | |
| 3 | K44 -65kg | 2021 | Istanbul, TUR | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | K44 -65kg | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
