Biography
Started: She began playing goalball in 2008. (Facebook page, 10 Apr 2020)
Reason: She was introduced to Para sport while studying at the Benjamin Constant Institute in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She tried Para swimming and Para athletics but she liked goalball the most. "Goalball for me is overcoming myself, faith and fighting spirit." (ge.globo.com, 24 Aug 2021; esporte.df.gov.br, 22 Aug 2019)
Awards: She was named 2022 Goalball Player of the Year by the Servico Social da Industria [SESI] club in Brazil. (Instagram profile, 09 Dec 2022)
Sporting Relatives: Her partner Alex de Melo Sousa has also played goalball at international level. He was a member of the Brazilian men's team that claimed gold at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 27 Mar 2024; Instagram profile, 08 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateAugust 15, 1990
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachAlessandro Tosim [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Women | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Women | 2018 | Malmo, SWE | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | Women | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
