Biography
Started: She took up Para athletics in 2012. (boaforma.abril.com.br, 09 Jan 2018)
Reason: She initially competed in judo but was forced to stop at age 13 after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour. Her father later introduced her to athletics. (fiesp.com.br, 03 Sep 2014; boaforma.abril.com.br, 09 Jan 2018)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (terra.com.br, 16 May 2024; sescsp.org.br, 27 Oct 2023)
Milestones: She was the youngest member of the Brazilian Para athletics squad at the 2013 World Championships in Lyon, France. (lancenet.com.br, 26 Jul 2013)
Awards: She was named the 2013 Newcomer of the Year by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (paralympic.org, 12 Dec 2013)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 2, 1996
Place of ResidenceSANTO ANDRE
OccupationAthlete, Media Professional - Television, Student
EducationEconomics, Public Policy and Administration - Federal University of ABC, Santo Andre, BRA
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachAmaury Wagner Verissimo
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 12.88 |
| 3 | 400m - T38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:03.14 |
| 8 | Long Jump - T38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4.37 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women's 200m T38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 27.49 |
| 2 | 100m - T38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 13.26 |
| 3 | 100m - T36 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 14.35 |
| 6 | Women's Long Jump T37/38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 4.13 |
| 7 | 100m - T37 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 13.93 |
| 12 | 200m - T37 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 30.79 |
