Biography
Started: He began swimming at age three. He took up the sport competitively in 2019. (netvasco.com.br, 07 Sep 2021)
Reason: He was advised to take up swimming due to his impairment. In 2019 he was invited to try competitive sports, first in non-disabled swimming. Later that year he was approached by Livia Prates of the Vasco da Gama club, who invited him to test for Para swimming. (netvasco.com.br, 31 Jan 2022; vasconoticias.com.br, 05 Feb 2021)
Sporting Relatives: His brother Theo has competed in swimming at state level in Brazil. (globoplay.globo.com, 10 May 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 8, 2002
Place of ResidenceRIO DE JANEIRO
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachLivia Prates [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:20.40 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:23.65 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 29.74 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:05.14 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:06.68 |
| 4 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:43.16 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 30.08 |
| 6 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:12.06 |
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