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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Limb deficiency
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Classification
T46
Further personal information
Family
Wife Sueli dos Santos Silva, son Leonardo
Residence
Guarulhos, BRA
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
Portuguese
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up athletics at age 23 in Jacobina, Brazil.
Why this sport?
A local policeman asked him to take part in a street race, and he became enthusiastic about the sport after competing.
Club / Team
Athletics Club Paraplegic Sao Paulo [CPSP]: Brazil
International debut
Year
2002
Competing for
Brazil
Location
France
General interest
Nicknames
Nene [his parents' nickname for him as a child]. (Athlete, 26 Nov 2010)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. (Athlete, 26 Nov 2010)
Most influential person in career
His friend Gilberto. (Athlete, 26 Nov 2010)
Hero / Idol
His friend Gilberto. (Athlete, 26 Nov 2010)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"I love what I do. Sport is my pleasure." (Athlete, 26 Nov 2010)
Impairment
His left arm was amputated below the elbow after he was involved in an accident at work. (varzeanovabasports.blogspot.co.uk, 11 Sep 2012)
Other information
DIFFICULT CHILDHOOD
He is one of 12 siblings and had to work as a child to help his family survive. Then, at age 19, his father was murdered. (varzeanovabasports.blogspot.co.uk, 11 Sep 2012)
He is one of 12 siblings and had to work as a child to help his family survive. Then, at age 19, his father was murdered. (varzeanovabasports.blogspot.co.uk, 11 Sep 2012)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 1500 m T46 | Final Round | 6 | ||
| Men's 5000 m T46 | Final Round | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 5000 m T46 | Final Round | 9999 | ||
| Men's Marathon T46 | Final Round | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Marathon T46 | Final Round | 5 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Marathon T46 | Final | 2011-01-30 | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Marathon T46 | Final Round | 2012-09-09 | 4 |