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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Classification
T46
Further personal information
Languages
Portuguese
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began running at age nine, and competed in able-bodied regional events until age 16. After his accident, he took up para-athletics at age 23.
Why this sport?
His older brother inspired him to become interested in athletics.
Name of coach
Ana Dias [personal]
Training Regime
He trains in Algarve, Portugal.
International debut
Year
1999
Competing for
Portugal
Tournament
World Championships
Location
Barcelona
General interest
Impairment
At age 16 he was involved in a motorbike accident that resulted in paralysis to the upper right side of his body. He did not do any sport again until age 23, when he began running while attending the Irene Rolo Foundation school for people with an impairment. (sportzone.pt, 01 Jan 2011)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 800 m T46 | Heat 2 | 5 | ||
| Men's 800 m T46 | Final Round | 8 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 800 m T46 | Final Round | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 800 m T46 | Heat 1 | 3 | ||
| Men's 800 m T46 | Final Round | 8 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 800 m T46 | Heat 3 | 4 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T46 | Heat 1 | 12 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 800 m T46 | Heat 3 | 6 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T46 | Heat 1 | 9 |