Biography
Started: She took up sitting volleyball at the SESI-SP club in Suzano, Brazil. (worldparavolley.org, 12 Nov 2022)
Reason: She played standing volleyball at local level prior to her injury. "I am passionate about volleyball. I cannot see myself away from the sport." (esporte.gov.br, 30 Sep 2019; anhanguera.com, 09 Jun 2014)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (worldparavolley.org, 12 Nov 2022)
Awards: She was named Best Libero at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. (93noticias.com.br, 29 Aug 2019)
Additional Info: POSITION SWITCH
She played as setter up until the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She made her debut as libero in a major competition at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. (globoesporte.globo.com, 22 Aug 2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 29, 1977
Place of ResidenceMOGI DAS CRUZES
OccupationAdvertising, Athlete
EducationPhysical Education - University of Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachFernando Lages Guimaraes [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Women | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 3 | Women | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women | 2022 | Sarajevo, BIH | |
| 5 | Women | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| 6 | Women | 2014 | Elblag, POL | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | Women | 2019 | Lima, PER | |
| 2 | Women | 2015 | Changshu, CHN | |
