Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics at age 16 in Campo Grande, Brazil. (Athlete, 23 Oct 2015; NPC Media Guide, 15 Aug 2015)
Reason: He practised Para judo before switching to Para athletics. "I started running with a friend who was blind and liked to run as preparation for judo. But I fell in love, dropped judo and began Para athletics." (O Estado, 16 Jul 2021)
Ambition: To win three medals, including two golds, at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br, 21 Feb 2022; cpb.org.br, 08 Feb 2022)
Awards: He was named the 2021 Male Para Athlete of the Year by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br, 09 Feb 2022)
In 2021 he was named on the Forbes Brazil 30 Under 30 List, which features successful people under age 30 in Brazil. (forbes.com.br, 31 Dec 2021)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Guilherme Ademilson Santos, Edelson Avila (ge.globo.com, 11 Apr 2024; paralympic.org, 21 Nov 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 21, 1991
Place of ResidenceCAMPO GRANDE
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Estacio de Sa University, Brazil
Languages SpokenEnglish, Portuguese
CoachAlex Sandro de Jesus Lopes
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:57.60 |
| 1 | 5000m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 15:13.62 |
| 5 | 5000m - T13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 15:02.13 |
| 11 | 1500m - T13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:58.92 |
| DNF | Marathon - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DNF |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 5000m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 14:53.97 |
| 1 | 1500m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 4:03.83 |
| 2 | Men's 1500m T12 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 4:03.52 |
| 3 | 5000m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 15:12.37 |
| 3 | Men's 800m T12 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 1:56.59 |
| 5 | 1500m - T13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 3:58.01 |
| 6 | 1500m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | DSQ |
| 6 | 5000m - T13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 15:49.29 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 5000m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 15:13.10 |
| DSQ | 1500m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DSQ |
