Biography
Started: He began playing sitting volleyball in 2003. (rio2016.com, 23 Dec 2014)
Reason: "When I had the accident, I didn't know any amputees. But at hospital I was introduced to Para sport. Now I'm happy with who I am, as my impairment allows me to be a role model for a lot of people." (Lance! YouTube channel, 09 Feb 2018)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (Lance! YouTube channel, 09 Feb 2018)
Awards: He was named Best Setter at the 2017 Pan American Championships in Montreal, QC, Canada. (Lance! YouTube channel, 09 Feb 2018)
In 2014 he was named Sitting Volleyball Player of the Year by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (paralympic.org, 27 Aug 2016)
He was named Best Receiver at the 2014 World Championships in Elblag, Poland. (paravolley.pl, 03 Jul 2014)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He is co-founder and director of financial operations at Parabank, a bank focused on people with an impairment in Brazil. (Instagram profile, 24 Jan 2024; LinkedIn profile, 23 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 11, 1982
Place of ResidenceSAO PAULO
OccupationAthlete, Finance
EducationPhysical Education - Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachJose Agtonio Guedes Dantas [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 4 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Men | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 6 | Men | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men | 2014 | Elblag, POL | |
| 3 | Men | 2022 | Sarajevo, BIH | |
| 3 | Men | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2019 | Lima, PER | |
| 1 | Men | 2015 | Changshu, CHN | |
