Gabriel Cristiano Silva de Souza
100m Butterfly
BrazilBiography
Started: He took up the sport in 2011 in Guaruja, Brazil. (tvbrasil.ebc.com.br, 24 Feb 2018; Athlete, 02 Dec 2017)
Reason: He enjoyed surfing, and was encouraged to try swimming to improve his movement in the water. (santaportal.com.br, 20 Jul 2016; apbsantista.org, 15 Apr 2014)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 25, 1995
Place of ResidenceSAO PAULO
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:05.38 |
| 11 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:08.59 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 28.24 |
| 15 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:02.30 |
| 19 | 50m Freestyle - S9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 27.29 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 27.19 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 59.78 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:35.30 |
| 3 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 27.32 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:06.22 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:00.10 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:04.79 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 27.31 |
| 5 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:39.36 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 28.42 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:01.98 |
| 7 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:06.17 |
| 7 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:08.51 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:05.74 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:05.93 |
| 1 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:38.29 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:01.30 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S9 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 27.60 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DSQ |
