Biography
Started: She took up Para canoe in 2014. (curitiba.pr.gov.br, 12 Nov 2019)
Reason: "In 2016, on the verge of the Paralympic Games, I spoke to myself. If God asked me if I want my leg back, I would say, 'Is it possible to wait until I qualify for the Paralympic Games?' Today I would say the same, 'I am fighting for a spot, leave me like this'." (ge.globo.com, 08 Mar 2021)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (fepacan.org.br, 28 Aug 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
She works as physical education teacher for the secretary of sports and leisure [SMELJ] of the government of Curitiba, Brazil. She has also worked at Clube da Gente Tatuquara in Curitiba. "I like to work with children but it's a very tiring rhythm for an athlete. Since I am at Clube da Gente I can combine it with my sporting career and my performance improved. At SMELJT there is a very good environment that helps me as an athlete because between my workload I can fit in part of my physical training." (curitiba.pr.gov.br, 25 Aug 2023, 27 Jul 2022, 12 Nov 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 15, 1978
Place of ResidenceCURITIBA
OccupationAthlete, Sports Teacher
EducationPhysical Education - Tuiuti University of Parana, Curitiba, BRA
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachCleverson Silva dos Santos [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 8 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 54.093 |
| 10 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 57.357 |
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Va'a Single 200m - VL3 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 59.232 |
| 3 | Va'a Single 200m - VL3 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 1:03.97 |
| 4 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2018 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 56.606 |
| 6 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2021 | Copenhagen, DEN | 50.59 |
| 7 | Va'a Single 200m - VL3 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 1:02.10 |
| 7 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2016 | Duisburg, GER | 54.868 |
| 8 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 50.41 |
| 8 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 51.48 |
| 8 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2017 | Racice, CZE | 55.305 |
| 10 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2015 | Milan, ITA | 56.355 |
| 12 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 52.548 |
