Adriano Lima

Adriano Gomes de Lima (born 21 June 1973) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite competitions. He is an eleven-time Parapan American Games champion, won nine Paralympic medals and is also nine-time World medalist. Lima became a paraplegic after falling off a roof while working at a construction site aged seventeen.[1][2]

For Brazilian footballer, see Adriano de Lima.
Adriano Lima
Personal information
Full nameAdriano Gomes de Lima
Nickname(s)Batman
Born (1973-06-21) 21 June 1973
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
Disability classS6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 Athens4x50m medley relay
Silver medal – second place2000 Sydney100m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2000 Sydney4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place2000 Sydney4x50m medley relay
Silver medal – second place2004 Athens4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place2008 Beijing4x50m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2000 Sydney4x100m freestyle relay
Bronze medal – third place2008 Beijing4x50m freestyle relay
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place2013 Montreal4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place2002 Mar del Plata100m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2002 Mar del Plata50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2010 Eindhoven100m freestyle S6
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place2009 Rio de Janeiro100m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2009 Rio de Janeiro4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place2009 Rio de Janeiro4x50m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place2009 Rio de Janeiro50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2009 Rio de Janeiro400m freestyle S6
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2003 Mar del Plata50m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2003 Mar del Plata100m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2003 Mar del Plata400m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2003 Mar del Plata100m breaststroke SB5
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro4x100m freestyle relay
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro4x50m medley relay
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro50m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro100m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro400m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro200m individual medley SM6
Gold medal – first place2011 Guadalajara4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place2007 Rio de Janeiro50m butterfly S6
Silver medal – second place2011 Guadalajara100m breaststroke SB5
Bronze medal – third place2011 Guadalajara50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2011 Guadalajara100m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2011 Guadalajara400m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2011 Guadalajara200m individual medley SM6

References
  1. "Adriano Lima - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 15 December 2021.
  2. "Adriano Lima - Rede Do Esporte (in Portuguese)". Rede Do Esporte. 15 December 2021.
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