Biography
Started: She got involved in Para athletics in 2008. (cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019)
Reason: Her friend Jenifer Martins encouraged her to try the sport. (cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ge.globo.com, 25 Jul 2023)
Additional Info: FRESH START
There was 11 years between the first time she represented Brazil at a major international tournament [the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing] and the second [the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru]. "It's never too late to have a fresh start. I gave up a lot and heard a lot of criticism, but that only strengthened my character." (Facebook profile, 16 Jul 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateAugust 15, 1986
Place of ResidencePETROLINA
OccupationAthlete
EducationSocial Work Studies - Estacio de Sa University, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachAmaury Wagner Verissimo
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 8 | 400m - T47 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| 9 | 200m - T47 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 26.65 |
| 12 | 100m - T47 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 13.03 |
| 13 | Women's 100m T46 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 13.34 |
| 13 | Women's 200m T46 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 27.47 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m - T47 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 57.35 |
| 1 | 400m - T47 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 57.30 |
| 3 | 4x100m Universal Relay | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 48.25 |
| 4 | 200m - T47 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 26.08 |
| 5 | 200m - T47 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 25.76 |
| 6 | 400m - T47 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 1:00.17 |
| 8 | 200m - T47 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 26.68 |
| 14 | 100m - T47 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 13.04 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 400m - T47 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 56.89 |
| 2 | 100m - T47 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 12.49 |
| 2 | 200m - T47 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 25.48 |
