Biography
Started: He began swimming at age three in Brusque, Brazil. He took up Para swimming in 2006. (vavel.com, 23 Dec 2017; jornaldesantacatarina.clicrbs.com.br, 28 Jul 2015)
Reason: Doctors advised him to take up swimming to help with a bronchitis issue he had developed from birth. (vavel.com, 23 Dec 2017)
Additional Info: DOCUMENTARY
A documentary of his journey to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, titled 'Do Outro Lado: A Conquista de Matheus Rheine' [On the Other Side: The Conquest of Matheus Rheine], was released in August 2016. (omunicipio.com.br, 21 Sep 2016; espn.com.br, 29 Aug 2016; imdb.com, 24 Aug 2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateDecember 10, 1992
Place of ResidenceBRUSQUE
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese, English
CoachLeonardo Tomasello [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:41.05 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:44.64 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 59.80 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 27.26 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 4:48.86 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:02.99 |
| 10 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 27.74 |
| 10 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 28.04 |
| 13 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:24.69 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:56.03 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:54.26 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:53.17 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 59.20 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:45.45 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 4:50.46 |
| 3 | 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:28.63 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:01.69 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 59.63 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 27.29 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:00.39 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:55.44 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:54.34 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 27.87 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 28.93 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:01.54 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 5:04.37 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 5:11.51 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:05.74 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 27.42 |
| 14 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 28.25 |
| 14 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 29.80 |
| 15 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:23.21 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:00.83 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:58.49 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 27.19 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 59.35 |
