Biography
Started: He began learning to swim at age eight months. He took up Para swimming in 2007 in Florianopolis, Brazil. (jornalfolhadosul.com.br, 21 Jul 2016)
Reason: "As soon as my family found out about my impairment, they put me into water therapy and I was never out of the pool again. At first it was fun, but after I was exposed to [competitive] Para sport I saw that this could make my dreams come true." (netvasco.com.br, 24 Aug 2016)
Sporting Relatives: His sister Marina has competed on the mixed martial arts circuit in Brazil. (Facebook page, 02 Sep 2018; msn.com, 21 Sep 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 14, 1992
Place of ResidenceSAO PAULO
OccupationAthlete
EducationDesign and Technology - University of the Itajai Valley, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese, English
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:39.06 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:36.75 |
| 11 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:17.42 |
| 16 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:14.69 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:37.32 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:46.32 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:35.84 |
| 5 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:46.41 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:39.00 |
| 10 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:13.28 |
| 10 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 3:29.33 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 6:09.52 |
| 17 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:13.89 |
| DSQ | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:37.11 |
| 1 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:41.13 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 3:18.10 |
