Biography
Started: He took up athletics in 2003. (cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019)
Reason: He discovered athletics after playing football [5-a-side] and goalball. (cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019)
Awards: A school in the Tanque neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was named after him in recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. A second school, in the Taquara neighbourhood, was also named after him. (paralympic.org, 04 Oct 2016; suburbiorj.com.br, 30 Sep 2016; prefeitura.rio, 29 Sep 2016)
He was named the 2015 Para Athletics Competitor of the Year by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (cpb.org.br, 09 Dec 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 26, 1986
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachKatsuhico Nakaya
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 42.37 |
| 1 | 200m - T11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 22.97 |
| 2 | 100m - T11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 11.08 |
| 2 | 200m - T11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 22.52 |
| 2 | 400m - T11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 50.38 |
| 3 | 100m - T11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 11.27 |
| 6 | 400m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 53.58 |
| 8 | 100m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.68 |
| 8 | 100m - T11 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 11.72 |
| 12 | 200m - T11 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 23.90 |
| DSQ | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2012 | London, GBR | DSQ |
| DSQ | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | DSQ |
| DNS | Men's Triple Jump T11 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | DNS |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 51.00 |
| 1 | 200m - T11 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 22.83 |
| 2 | 100m - T11 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 11.28 |
| 2 | 100m - T11 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 11.68 |
| 2 | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 44.32 |
| 3 | 400m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 52.65 |
| 3 | 100m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 11.14 |
| 3 | 400m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 51.54 |
| 4 | 400m - T11 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | DSQ |
| 5 | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 44.12 |
| 5 | 200m - T11 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 23.44 |
| 5 | 100m - T11 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 11.88 |
| 6 | 100m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.34 |
| 7 | 100m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.59 |
| 10 | 200m - T11 | 2006 | Assen, NED | DNS |
| 10 | Long Jump - T11 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 5.12 |
| DSQ | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 5 | 400m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DNF |
| DNS | 100m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DNS |
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