Biography
Started: He first tried athletics at age nine and began competing at national youth level in 2013. (cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019; paralympic.org, 23 Apr 2019)
Reason: He was invited to try out by coach Manuel Mendes. "I did really well from the start and was called up to travel to Sao Paulo [in Brazil] to compete." (paralympic.org, 23 Apr 2019)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ufpb.br, 31 Jul 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 7, 1999
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachPedro de Almeida Pereira [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 100m - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.24 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 10.77 |
| 6 | 100m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.10 |
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