Biography
Started: He took up athletics at age 15. He first tried high jump and triple jump before starting to focus on the 400m in 2018. (tvbrasil.ebc.com.br, 24 Oct 2023; saobernardo.sp.gov.br, 16 May 2023)
Reason: He played volleyball before a friend encouraged him to switch to athletics. He was advised to focus on the 400m by coach Ezio Magalhaes after he began struggling with knee pain. (tvbrasil.ebc.com.br, 24 Oct 2023)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (tvbrasil.ebc.com.br, 24 Oct 2023)
Awards: He was named Revelation Athlete of the Year for 2023 by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br, 15 Dec 2023; cpb.org.br, 14 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 20, 1999
Place of ResidenceSAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachEzio Magalhaes [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m - T20 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 47.73 |
| 1 | 400m - T20 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 47.20 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 400m - T20 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 46.48 |
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