Francisco Avelino

Francisco Avelino
Personal information
Full nameFrancisco de Assis Avelino
Born (1966-02-15) 15 February 1966
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityPolio
Disability classS5
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens 4x50m medley relay 20pts
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney 4x50m medley relay 20pts
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing 4x50m medley relay 20pts
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens 100m breaststroke SB4
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Mar del Plata 50m freestyle S5
Gold medal – first place 2003 Mar del Plata 50m backstroke S5
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara 4x50m medley relay
Silver medal – second place 2003 Mar del Plata 100m freestyle S5
Silver medal – second place 2003 Mar del Plata 100m breaststroke SB4
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 50m backstroke S5
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara 50m backstroke S5
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 100m freestyle S5
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 50m freestyle S5
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 100m breaststroke SB4
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto 100m breaststroke SB4

Francisco de Assis Avelino (born 15 February 1966) is a retired Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competed at international elite competitions. He is a three-time Parapan American Games champion and a Paralympic champion.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Francisco Avelino - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 6 December 2021. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ ""Grandpa" swimmer competes in London and avoids saying farewell (in Portuguese)". Rio Grande do Norte. 22 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Francisco Avelino - Rede Do Esporte (in Portuguese)". Rede Do Esporte. 6 December 2021.
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