Biography
Started: He began swimming at age two and in 1996 he joined the SL Benfica club in Lisbon, Portugal. He began competing in Para swimming at age 18. (Paralimpicos YouTube channel, 05 Feb 2019; Athlete, 12 Aug 2018)
Reason: He was convinced to try the sport because it would improve his health. He was also involved in equestrian during his childhood. (revistasauda.pt, 02 Nov 2018; Athlete, 12 Aug 2018)
Awards: He was presented with a gold medal by the Portuguese Swimming Federation at the 2019 Swimming Gala in Portimao, Portugal. (fpnatacao.pt, 19 Oct 2019)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He began studying for a master's degree in applied pharmaceutical sciences after receiving a grant from a charitable organisation in Lisbon, Portugal. The money meant he was able to combine his studies with his training schedule. "I wanted to return to school, but this grant helped me to make that decision. That allowed me to quit my job and to focus on my studies." (record.pt, 24 Nov 2019; dn.pt, 16 Nov 2019)
OTHER ACTIVITY
In 2023 he was elected as president of the Athletes' Commission of the Portugal Paralympic Committee [CPP]. (paralimpicos.pt, 08 Feb 2023)
MEDICAL PROCEDURE
At age seven he underwent surgery to lengthen his Achilles tendon. (revistasauda.pt, 02 Nov 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 27, 1992
OccupationAthlete, Pharmacist
EducationPharmacy - University of Lisbon , Portugal
Languages SpokenEnglish, Portuguese
CoachCarlos Mota [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5:24.92 |
| 14 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:25.66 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:22.27 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:38.84 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:18.61 |
| 8 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:22.79 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:24.72 |
| 10 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:36.96 |
| 10 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 33.28 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 33.56 |
| 14 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 33.50 |
| 16 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:12.96 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:19.89 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 5:43.76 |
