Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age seven in Castro Daire, Portugal. (Athlete, 12 Aug 2018)
Reason: His parents signed him up for swimming lessons because he wanted to learn how to swim. "I began swimming at school shortly after my illness and I always liked it." (Athlete, 12 Aug 2018, 02 Dec 2017; maisfutebol.iol.pt, 28 Mar 2023)
Awards: In 2023 he received the Sports Merit Award from the Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth. (IPDJ IP YouTube channel, 23 Oct 2023)
He was named Best Swimmer of the Year for the 2018/19 season by Portugal's Central and Northern Swimming Association [ANCNP]. (ocrasto.pt, 25 Feb 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 15, 2001
Place of ResidenceCASTRO DAIRE
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachArmando Costa [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 8 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:12.68 |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 28.02 |
| 12 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:21.25 |
| DSQ | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| DNS | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DNS |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:07.55 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.37 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:44.29 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:17.89 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:00.41 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:40.13 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:11.88 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:02.51 |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 28.00 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 28.01 |
| 11 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:23.85 |
| 13 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:11.91 |
| 15 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:51.90 |
| 17 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:06.39 |
| DSQ | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | DSQ |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:08.03 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:38.25 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 27.05 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:00.19 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:28.10 |
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