Biography
Started: He began playing boccia in 2002 with Associacao dos Deficientes Fisicos de Uberaba [ADEFU] in Brazil. (globoesporte.globo.com, 25 Aug 2015)
Milestones: He became the first boccia player representing Brazil to win a medal in the BC1 class at the Paralympic Games when he claimed bronze in the individual event at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 15 Jul 2024; surtoolimpico.com.br, 31 Aug 2021)
Awards: In 2020 he was honoured at the Sports Memorial Tribute in Uberaba, Brazil. The event recognised individuals who have contributed to the city's sporting history. (uberaba.mg.gov.br, 18 Dec 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 4, 1977
Place of ResidenceUBERABA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachLuiz Carlos de Araujo [national]; Paulo Barbosa dos Santos [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Individual - BC1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 4 | Individual - BC1 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 5 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 6 | Individual - BC1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 6 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 8 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 4 | Individual - BC1 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 4 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 7 | Individual - BC1 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 15 | Individual - BC1 | 2010 | Lisbon, POR | |
| 18 | Individual - BC1 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 30 | Individual - BC1 | 2006 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | Individual - BC1 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
