Biography
Started: She took up athletics at age 19 in Rio Branco, Brazil. (globoesporte.globo.com, 31 Mar 2021; Athlete, 30 Nov 2010)
Reason: She was invited to take up athletics by a friend. (conteudo.solutudo.com.br, 13 Sep 2019)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (imparcial.com.br, 21 Jul 2023)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Gabriel Aparecido dos Santos Garcia (surtoolimpico.com.br, 05 Mar 2024)
Sporting Relatives: Her husband Luiz Henrique Barbosa da Silva has acted as her guide and as her coach. (portalprudentino.com.br, 25 Mar 2023; conteudo.solutudo.com.br, 13 Sep 2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 26, 1982
Place of ResidencePRESIDENTE PRUDENTE
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachEdvandro Xavier Oliveira Jr [personal]; Luiz Henrique Barbosa da Silva [husband]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 12.75 |
| 2 | 200m - T11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 26.32 |
| 3 | 100m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| 3 | 200m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 25.19 |
| 3 | 200m - T11 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 26.09 |
| 5 | 100m - T11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 12.23 |
| 5 | 100m - T11 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 12.99 |
| 7 | 200m - T11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 25.76 |
| DSQ | 400m - T12 | 2012 | London, GBR | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.93 |
| 1 | 100m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.86 |
| 1 | 200m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 24.63 |
| 1 | 100m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 11.80 |
| 1 | Women's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 50.51 |
| 2 | 100m - T11 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 12.57 |
| 2 | 100m - T11 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 12.80 |
| 2 | 200m - T11 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 26.45 |
| 2 | 100m - T11 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 12.52 |
| 2 | 200m - T11 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 26.98 |
| 3 | 200m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 24.98 |
| 4 | 200m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | DSQ |
| 4 | 400m - T11 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 1:00.80 |
| DSQ | Women's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 12.06 |
| 1 | 200m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 25.04 |
| 2 | 4x100m Universal Relay | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 48.68 |
