Biography
Started: He took up athletics in 2013. (cpb.org.br, 01 Sep 2019)
Reason: He tried swimming, football 7-a-side, and powerlifting at the Clube Desportivo para Deficientes de Uberlandia [CDDU] in Brazil, but he found athletics was most suitable for him. (globoesporte.globo.com, 09 Oct 2019; cpb.org.br, 08 Jun 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games in 2024 and 2028. (opopular.com.br, 11 Jun 2017)
Awards: He received a sporting achievement award at the 2023 Paralympic Sport Awards in Uberlandia, Brazil. (Facebook page, 19 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 9, 1994
Place of ResidenceUBERLANDIA
EducationFederal University of Uberlandia, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachLeandro Silva Nunes Garcia
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Long Jump - T36 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 5.62 |
| 3 | 100m - T36 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 12.54 |
| 5 | Long Jump - T36 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5.49 |
| 14 | 100m - T36 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:18.00 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Long Jump - T36 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 5.58 |
| 2 | Long Jump - T36 | 2017 | London, GBR | 5.55 |
| 3 | Long Jump - T36 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 5.75 |
| 3 | 100m - T36 | 2017 | London, GBR | 12.28 |
| 3 | 200m - T36 | 2017 | London, GBR | 25.19 |
| 4 | Long Jump - T36 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 5.35 |
| 5 | Long Jump - T36 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 5.57 |
| 7 | 100m - T36 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 12.58 |
| 12 | 200m - T36 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 26.80 |
| 15 | 100m - T36 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 12.80 |
| DSQ | 100m - T36 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | Long Jump - T36 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 5.58 |
| 8 | 100m - T36 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 30.04 |
