Biography
Started: He began powerlifting in 2010 in Praia Grande, Brazil. (cpb.org.br, 01 Jun 2019; Athlete, 01 Jun 2019)
Reason: He enjoyed lifting weights and was invited to try powerlifting by a friend. (cpb.org.br, 01 Jun 2019; Athlete, 01 Jun 2019)
Milestones: He became the first Para powerlifter representing Brazil to win a medal at the Paralympic Games when he claimed silver at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 29 Nov 2018; paralympic.org, 22 Jun 2016)
Awards: In 2013 and 2016 he was named Powerlifter of the Year by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (paralympic.org, 02 Dec 2016, 12 Dec 2013)
Additional Info: BUSINESS
In January 2017 he opened the Evanio Da Silva Academia gym in Cicero Dantas, Brazil. (df.superesportes.com.br, 04 Apr 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 2, 1984
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Max Planck Faculty, Indaiatuba, BRA
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachFelipe Jose Aldair Martins [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | -88kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 210 |
| NoM | -88kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | NoM |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Mixed Team | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 94.04 |
| 3 | -88kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 208.0 |
| 6 | -88kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 200.0 |
| 8 | -88kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 196 |
| 11 | -88kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 185 |
| NoM | -88kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | NoM |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | -88kg | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 197 |
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