Biography
Started: She took up sitting volleyball in 2006. (brasil2016.gov.br, 09 Aug 2015)
Reason: She played standing volleyball and was invited to try out for a sitting volleyball team during a tournament. (brasil2016.gov.br, 09 Aug 2015)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (olimpiadatododia.com.br, 10 Jan 2023; gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br, 12 Nov 2022)
Awards: She was named the 2015 Sitting Volleyball Player of the Year by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (cpb.org.br, 09 Dec 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 4, 1989
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education, Teaching - Suzano United Faculty, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachFernando Lages Guimaraes [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Women | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Women | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women | 2022 | Sarajevo, BIH | |
| 5 | Women | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| 6 | Women | 2014 | Elblag, POL | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | Women | 2015 | Changshu, CHN | |
