Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2012 at age 13. (Athlete, 01 Apr 2016; cpb.org.br, 01 Oct 2023)
Reason: His parents encouraged him to take up a sport as a child. He tried swimming and karate before joining a futsal club. (ge.globo.com, 04 Dec 2014)
Ambition: To become a Paralympic champion. (Athlete, 01 Apr 2016)
Sporting Relatives: His wife Larissa Saturnino is also a goalball player. She represented Brazil at the 2022 World Championships in Matosinhos, Portugal. (SportsDeskOnline, 16 Jul 2024; Instituto Athlon YouTube channel, 26 Jun 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 1, 1998
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachRene da Costa Quintas Oliveira [club]; Jonatas Castro [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2022 | Matosinhos, POR | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
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