Biography
Started: He began training in Para canoe in 2017. (record.pt, 29 May 2021)
Reason: "I am passionate about the sea and in canoeing I found the way of staying in touch with water." (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Paralimpicos Portugal Facebook page, 20 Jun 2022)
Awards: In 2021 he received the Medal for Sport Merit of the municipality of Seixal in Portugal. (Seixal Boletim Municipal, 01 Nov 2021)
Additional Info: FROM BRAZIL TO PORTUGAL
He moved from Brazil to Portugal at age six. "It is an amazing feeling to wear the Portuguese jersey at a world championship or European championship. I take it very seriously. When it comes to a country that I love, it is awesome." (jn.pt, 16 May 2021; record.pt, 15 May 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 29, 1981
EducationDesign - Centre for Training and Vocational Rehabilitation of Alcoitao, Cascais, POR
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachNuno Henriques [club], POR; Ivo Quendera [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 52.507 |
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 53.86 |
| 6 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2021 | Copenhagen, DEN | 52.77 |
| 8 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 52.51 |
| 8 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 50.651 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 4 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2023 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 49.434 |
| 5 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 54.329 |
| 6 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 51.478 |
