Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (cpb.org.br, 01 Jun 2019)
Reason: He attended a Para sport project run by the Brazilian military police, where he met Brazilian Para javelin thrower Jonas Licurgo. He tried the sport and was invited to train by the coach. (cpb.org.br, 01 Jun 2019)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ge.globo.com, 09 Jul 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 22, 1984
Place of ResidenceRIO DE JANEIRO
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachPaulo Roberto Dias Pinheiro Junior
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F55 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 12.63 |
| 10 | Shot Put - F55 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 9.19 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Shot Put - F55 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.87 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F55 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 11.46 |
| 3 | Men's Javelin Throw F55 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 26.29 |
