Ketyla Teodoro

Started: She took up Para athletics in 2012 in Porto Velho, Brazil. (cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019; rolnews.com.br, 27 Apr 2019) Reason: An athletics coach recognised that Ketyla and her brother Kesley had potential in the sport. (rolnews.com.br, 27 Apr 2019) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ge.globo.com, 10 Apr 2024, 21 May 2024) Additional Info: PARALYMPIC DREAM Watching her brother Kesley compete at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro increased her own dedication to the sport and helped her focus her attention on preparing for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. "There are no words to describe the thrill of being inside the Olympic stadium cheering for my brother. Then I wondered what it would be like if I were on the track. I felt sorry for not dedicating myself harder and try to get a spot at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. This experience has been a boost to my dedication to the sport." She went on to compete at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (rolnews.com.br, 27 Apr 2019; globo.com, 21 Sep 2016)

Sporting Relatives: Her brother Kesley Teodoro has represented Brazil in Para athletics. He was ranked fourth in the T13 100m at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and competed at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (globoesporte.globo.com, 07 Oct 2019; SportsDeskOnline, 20 Jun 2024)