Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2002 in Rondonia, Brazil. (cpb.org.br, 08 Jun 2017; rededoesporte.gov.br, 13 Sep 2016)
Reason: He first became aware of Para athletics at the club where he played table tennis. "I can't imagine what I would be if it were not for athletics." (cpb.org.br, 08 Jun 2017; rededoesporte.gov.br, 13 Sep 2016)
Awards: In 2008 he was named Best T38 Pan American Athlete by the International Paralympic Committee [IPC]. (Athlete, 26 Nov 2010)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITY
He has served as a member of the advisory board at the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (LinkedIn profile, 19 Jun 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 3, 1979
Place of ResidencePORTO VELHO
OccupationAthlete, Motivational Speaker
EducationComputer Science - Federal University of Rondonia, Porto Velho, BRA
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachKatsuhico Nakaya [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | 100m - T38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 11.26 |
| 4 | 100m - T38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 11.30 |
| 5 | 100m - T38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 11.57 |
| 6 | Men's 200m T38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 23.46 |
| 8 | Long Jump - T38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4.89 |
| 8 | Men's 200m T38 | 2012 | London, GBR | DNS |
| 9 | 100m - T38 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.70 |
| DNF | 400m - T38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | DNF |
| DSQ | 400m - T38 | 2012 | London, GBR | DSQ |
| DNS | 400m - T38 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DNS |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 11.23 |
| 3 | 100m - T38 | 2017 | London, GBR | 11.30 |
| 3 | 100m - T38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 11.30 |
| 3 | 100m - T38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 11.76 |
| 4 | 100m - T37 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.77 |
| 4 | 100m - T38 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 11.23 |
| 4 | Men's 200m T38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 23.17 |
| 4 | Men's 200m T38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 23.25 |
| 4 | 100m - T38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 11.66 |
| 5 | Men's 200m T38 | 2017 | London, GBR | 23.56 |
| 5 | Men's 200m T38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 23.89 |
| 5 | 400m - T38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 55.42 |
| 6 | 200m - T37 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 24.18 |
| 9 | Men's 200m T38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 24.83 |
| DNS | 400m - T38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | DNS |
| DNS | 400m - T38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | DNS |
