Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 24. (esporte.gov.br, 31 Aug 2012)
Reason: "I always liked sports. Prior to joining athletics I played basketball and I enjoyed it, but the passion for wheelchair racing was stronger." (cpb.org.br, 08 Jun 2017; jornaldebrasilia.com.br, 2013)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateDecember 23, 1976
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachDenis Gigante [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 100m - T53 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 15.41 |
| 4 | 100m - T53 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 14.88 |
| 4 | 100m - T53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 15.31 |
| 8 | 400m - T53 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 52.48 |
| 8 | Men's 200m T53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 26.83 |
| 8 | 100m - T53 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 15.40 |
| 10 | 400m - T53 | 2012 | London, GBR | 52.44 |
| 12 | Men's 200m T53 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 28.56 |
| DSQ | 400m - T53 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | DSQ |
| DNS | 400m - T53 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | DNS |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T53 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 15.05 |
| 3 | 100m - T53 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 14.91 |
| 3 | 4x100m Universal Relay | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 48.25 |
| 3 | 100m - T53 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 15.22 |
| 4 | Men's 200m T53 | 2017 | London, GBR | 26.29 |
| 4 | Men's 200m T53 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 26.87 |
| 4 | 100m - T53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 15.46 |
| 4 | Men's 200m T53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 27.35 |
| 5 | 100m - T53 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 15.24 |
| 5 | 100m - T53 | 2017 | London, GBR | 15.10 |
| 7 | 400m - T53 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 58.50 |
| 8 | 400m - T53 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 50.34 |
| 8 | 400m - T53 | 2017 | London, GBR | 52.22 |
| 11 | 400m - T53 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 53.64 |
| 13 | 400m - T53 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 52.94 |
| 13 | 400m - T53 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 53.21 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m - T53 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 14.92 |
| 1 | 400m - T53 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 51.10 |
| 2 | 4x100m Universal Relay | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 48.68 |
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