Ádria Santos

Ádria Rocha Santos (born 11 August 1974) is a retired Paralympic sprinter from Brazil. Born nearly blind, she completely lost her vision by 1994. She competed in category T11 events at six consecutive Paralympics from 1988 to 2008 and won at least one medal on each occasion.[1] She was a final torch bearer at the 2016 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony.

Ádria Santos
Santos (right) at the 2016 Paralympics
Personal information
Full nameÁdria Rocha Santos
Born11 August 1974 (1974-08-11) (age 49)
Nanuque, Brazil[1]
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT11
Event(s)Sprint
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona 100m B2
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney 100m T12
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney 200m T11
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens 100m T12
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 100m B2
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 400m B2
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 200m T10
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 400m B2
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 400m T10
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta 100m T10
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney 400m T11
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens 200m T11
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens 400m T12
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing 100m T11
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place2007 Rio de Janeiro200m T11

In 2003 Santos married Rafael, a former pole vaulter who served as her guide and coach. The couple has a daughter.[2]

References
  1. "Ádria Santos". brasil2016.gov.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Nome: Ádria Rocha Santos
  2. "Husband, rope help blind runner reach Paralympc podium". Chinadaily.com.cn. 10 September 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
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