Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Vision impairment
Classification
T11, F11
Guide
Alcindo Neves
Further personal information
Languages
Portuguese
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport in 2005 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Why this sport?
He wanted to challenge himself.
Name of coach
Ermelinda Mineiro
General interest
Most influential person in career
Guide Alcindo Neves. (Athlete, 14 Dec 2011)
Injuries
In 2007 he suffered from patellar tendinitis in his knee. (Athlete, 27 Jan 2011)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Work hard every day." (Athlete, 14 Dec 2011)
Impairment
He lost his vision at age 29. (Facebook profile, 25 Apr 2015)
Other information
OCCUPATION
He worked as a carpenter until he lost his vision at age 29. (Facebook profile, 25 Apr 2015)
He worked as a carpenter until he lost his vision at age 29. (Facebook profile, 25 Apr 2015)
Results
Unit | Date | Rank |
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Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
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Men's Marathon T11 | Final | 2011-01-30 | 5 |
Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
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Men's Marathon T12 | Final Round | 2012-09-09 | 8 |
Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
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Men's Marathon T11 | Final 1 | 2013-07-28 | 3 |