Biography
Started: She began playing boccia at age 19. (expresso.pt, 25 Nov 2006)
Reason: She found the sport interesting and competitive. (expresso.sapo.pt, 25 Nov 2006)
Awards: In 2022 she received the Medal of Merit from the Portuguese Paralympic Committee. (radiocampanario.com, 27 Nov 2022)
In 2016 she was named Commander of the Order of Merit in Portugal. (dn.pt, 09 Nov 2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateSeptember 15, 1977
Place of ResidenceLISBON
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachLuis Ferreira [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 2 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 3 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 4 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 4 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 5 | Individual - BC2 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 5 | Individual - BC2 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 9 | Individual - BC2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 12 | Individual - BC2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 12 | Individual - BC2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2006 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 7 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 7 | Individual - BC2 | 2006 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 8 | Individual - BC2 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 11 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 13 | Individual - BC2 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 13 | Individual - BC2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 35 | Individual - BC2 | 2010 | Lisbon, POR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 4 | Individual - BC2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
