Biography
Started: He began playing goalball at age 13. (Athlete, 01 Apr 2016)
Reason: He was introduced to the sport by a friend. "I started in judo when I had just lost some of my vision. Then a friend called me for goalball. I fell in love with the sport and I am still there." (terra.com.br, 08 Sep 2012)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 28 Nov 2023)
Milestones: He was part of the team that won Brazil's first Paralympic gold medal in goalball when they triumphed at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 Jul 2024)
Awards: In 2011 he was named Brazil's Goalball Player of the Year by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee. (globoesporte.globo.com, 16 Dec 2011)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 20, 1989
Place of ResidenceJOAO PESSOA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachRene da Costa Quintas Oliveira [club]; Jonatas Castro [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Men | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 3 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 11 | Men | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2022 | Matosinhos, POR | |
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Malmo, SWE | |
| 1 | Men | 2014 | Espoo, FIN | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
