Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age 14 at the Porto Cerebral Palsy Association in Portugal. (Facebook page, 03 Jul 2024; defesadeespinho.pt, 17 Nov 2023)
Awards: In 2023 she received the Sports Merit Award from the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth [IPDJ]. (defesadeespinho.pt, 27 Oct 2023)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She has a master's degree in sociology from the University of Porto in Portugal. She began a PhD before putting her studies on hold when she got a job, but she hopes to complete the PhD one day. "That's a personal project that I plan to finish later." (defesadeespinho.pt, 17 Nov 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 9, 1991
Place of ResidenceESPINHO
EducationSociology - University of Porto, Portugal
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachAndre Tavares [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Individual - BC2 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | Individual - BC2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
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