Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2015. (bikemagazine.com.br, 16 Feb 2016)
Reason: She swam from an early age and returned to the pool after her accident. While competing in swimming she discovered Para cycling, and became interested in the sport. "A guy in a wheelchair posted a photograph on social media and I loved it. Once I tried it I loved the feeling of freedom. I cannot see myself without Para cycling. I'm lost for words to explain how the air feels on my face." (bikeaospedacos.com.br, 17 Jan 2019; bikemagazine.com.br, 16 Feb 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 11, 1994
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachArmando Reis da Costa [national]; Claudio Araujo Diegues [national]; Claudio Villalva Civatti [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 5 | H3 Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 5 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 7 | H1-5 Team Relay | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 8 | H3 Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 8 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 10 | H3 Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 12 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 4 | Women's H2-5 - Road Race | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 4 | H1-5 - Time Trial | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
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