Biography
Started: He began playing sitting volleyball in 2009. (cbvd.org.br, 22 Jun 2018)
Reason: He was inspired to try Para sport after watching the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. "I watched a Chinese Para swimmer with no arms who won the gold medal and set a world record. I was delighted." (blogdoesporte.net, 10 Oct 2019)
Ambition: To become a Paralympic champion. (ge.globo.com, 27 Aug 2021)
Awards: He was named Best Setter of the 2023 Brazilian Championship. (cbdv.org.br, 08 Dec 2023)
He was named Brazilian Athlete of the Year for 2020 by the sports broadcaster ESPN. (espn.com.br, 23 Dec 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 14, 1986
Place of ResidenceSUZANO
OccupationAthlete
EducationManagement - Piaget Faculty, Suzano, BRA
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachJose Agtonio Guedes Dantas [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Men | 2022 | Sarajevo, BIH | |
| 3 | Men | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2019 | Lima, PER | |
