Biography
Started: He began running in 2010, originally just for fun. He took up Para athletics in 2016. (folhadoabc.com.br, 26 Sep 2023; bsbassessoria.com, 02 Feb 2016)
Reason: He enjoyed running, but initially only did it as a hobby. He took up the sport more seriously after meeting Neide Santos, who founded the Life Running Project in Brazil. Santos helped him to adapt to Para sport after his vision decreased. "Neide taught me that no matter how many times I fell, I needed to have focus and the will to keep on fighting. Running is a way of overcoming my situation and a way to help my family, to grow as a person and to represent my country." (voegol.com.br, 01 Mar 2020; cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019; g1.globo.com, 04 Jun 2016)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (folhadoabc.com.br, 26 Sep 2023)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Romario Santos Viana, Micael Batista, Guilherme Ademilson (rfi.fr, 11 Jul 2023; cpb.org.br, 01 Jul 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 17, 1991
Place of ResidenceITAPECERICA DA SERRA
OccupationAthlete
EducationAnhanguera College, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachLuis Gustavo Andrade Arantes Candido [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | 5000m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 16:26.31 |
| 12 | 1500m - T13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:00.61 |
| DNF | 5000m - T13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | DNF |
| DSQ | 1500m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 4:02.23 |
| 1 | 1500m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 4:07.02 |
| 2 | 5000m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 14:57.70 |
| 2 | 5000m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 15:07.21 |
| 6 | 1500m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | DNF |
| 6 | 5000m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 16:08.92 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:04.32 |
| 3 | 5000m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 15:36.71 |
