Portrait of Vanessa Cristina de Souza

Vanessa Cristina de Souza

1500m
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Biography
Started: She began practising athletics eight months after her motorcycle accident in her mid-20s. (nauru.com.br, 08 Mar 2020) Reason: While waiting at a bus stop, she was approached by a physical education teacher, who invited her to try Para sport. She initially tried javelin and discus, but later switched to wheelchair racing. (nauru.com.br, 08 Mar 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 20, 1989
Place of ResidencePRAIA GRANDE
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Metropolitan University of Santos, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachEduardo Leonel Martins [Equipe Fast Wheels]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
Paralympic Games
81500m - T542020Tokyo, JPN3:30.55
85000m - T542020Tokyo, JPN11:18.02
9Mixed 4 x 100m Medley2020Tokyo, JPN49.84
12Marathon - T542020Tokyo, JPN1:51:12
ParaPan American Games
31500m - T542023Santiago, CHI3:46.02
3Women's 800m T53/542023Santiago, CHI1:55.28
3400m T53/T542023Santiago, CHI58.71
4100m - T542023Santiago, CHI17.68