Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2014. (cpb.org.br, 08 Jun 2017)
Reason: He played football seven-a-side at international level until his opportunities with the Brazil national team became fewer and he was offered the chance to switch to athletics. "What made me decide to take up athletics was my love for my country, the green and yellow shirt. As an athlete, representing your nation is always a dream and with me it was no different." (osaogoncalo.com.br, 01 Aug 2019; Athlete, 18 Jul 2017; noticiarioparalimpico.com.br, 02 Aug 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 20, 1992
Place of ResidenceSAO GONCALO
OccupationAthlete
EducationNutrition - Salgado de Oliveira University [UNIVERSO], Niteroi, BRA
Languages SpokenPortuguese, Spanish
CoachCosme Do Nascimento
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T35 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 12.66 |
| 2 | 200m - T35 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 26.01 |
| 5 | 100m - T35 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 12.54 |
| DSQ | 200m - T35 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m - T35 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 12.59 |
| 3 | 200m - T35 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 25.40 |
| 3 | 200m - T35 | 2017 | London, GBR | 26.94 |
| 4 | 100m - T35 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 12.64 |
| 4 | 200m - T35 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 26.15 |
| 4 | 100m - T35 | 2017 | London, GBR | 12.83 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | 100m - T35 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 12.29 |
| 3 | 200m - T35 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 25.87 |
