Cláudia Santos

Cláudia Cicero dos Santos Sabino (born 4 August 1977) is a Brazilian adaptive rower who competes in international elite events. She is a World champion and has competed at the Paralympic Games three times.[1][2]

Cláudia Santos
Personal information
Full nameCláudia Cicero dos Santos Sabino
Born (1977-08-04) 4 August 1977
Barueri, Brazil
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportAdaptive rowing
Medal record
Adaptive rowing
Representing  Brazil
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 MunichWomen's ASW1x
Silver medal – second place2010 KarapiroWomen's ASW1x
Bronze medal – third place2013 ChungjuWomen's ASW1x

Santos has her right leg amputated at the hip due to a car accident in 2000.[3]

References

  1. "World Rowing". World Rowing. 15 February 2021.
  2. "Claudia Santos: Brazil's ray of sunshine". World Rowing. 12 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-08-03.
  3. "Claudia Santos - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 15 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-09-03.
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