Biography
Started: He bought his first handbike in 2012, and competed in his first race in March 2013 in Fafe, Portugal. (da.ambaal.pt, 04 Apr 2014)
Reason: He was inspired to take up the sport by the success of Italian Para cyclist Alex Zanardi, a double amputee, at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (record.pt, 05 Sep 2016; da.ambaal.pt, 04 Apr 2014)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (record.pt, 05 Nov 2022)
Awards: He was presented with a 'Golden Diploma' by the Municipality of Portimao in Portugal in recognition of his performance at the 2023 World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. (Facebook page, 10 Dec 2023)
Additional Info: PREVIOUS OCCUPATIONS
He served as a paratrooper in Bosnia and in the judicial police in Portugal. (maisfutebol.iol.pt, 13 Sep 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 10, 1973
Place of ResidencePORTIMAO
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachJose Marques [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | H5 Road Race | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 7 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 8 | H5 Road Race | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 8 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 3 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 3 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 4 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 4 | H5 Road Race | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 4 | H5 Road Race | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 7 | H5 Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 7 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
| 7 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| 8 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 8 | H5 Road Race | 2015 | Nottwil, SUI | |
| 9 | H5 Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 9 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 9 | H5 Individual Time Trial | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 9 | H5 Road Race | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| 11 | H5 Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 11 | H5 Road Race | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
