Laila Suzigan

Laila Suzigan Abate (born 2 August 2000) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions. She is a Paralympic bronze medalist and a double Parapan American Games champion.[1][2]

Laila Suzigan
Personal information
Full nameLaila Suzigan Abate
Born (2000-08-02) 2 August 2000
Uberlândia, Brazil
Height1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Weight48 kg (106 lb)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpastic paraparesis
Disability classS6, SB5, SM6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2020 Tokyo4x50m freestyle relay 20pts
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2022 Madeira400m freestyle S6
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima100m breaststroke SB5
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima200m individual medley SM6
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima50m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima100m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima4x100m medley relay 34pts
Bronze medal – third place2019 Lima400m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2019 Lima4x100m freestyle relay 34pts

Personal life

Suzigan was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraparesis, a rare and progressive disability, as a result, she struggles walking short distances and is mainly wheelchair dependent.[3]

References
  1. "Laila Suzigan Abate - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 28 February 2022.
  2. "Athlete with paraparesia represents Brazilian swimming team in Tokyo Paralympics (in Portuguese)". ASPEC Brasil. 30 August 2021.
  3. "Paralympic athlete: "I fulfilled my dream of walking into my wedding"". playcrazygame.com. 4 December 2021.
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