Larissa Rodrigues

Larissa Rodrigues (born 16 November 2004) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer.

Larissa Rodrigues
Personal information
Nickname(s)Lari
NationalityBrazilian
Born(2004-11-16)16 November 2004
Guaraciaba, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Years active2022–present
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS3, SM3
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Women's paralympic swimming
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira200 m freestyle S3
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira150 m ind. medley SM3

Early life

Rodrigues was born with a congenital malformation of her arms and legs, leaving them small. At the age of 12, she began swimming to move around in the water. Noticing that she had a high performance, she began competing in the initial swimming categories.

Career

Rodrigues' first success was at the Brazilian Under-20 Paralympic Swimming Championships, where she won three gold medals in five competitions, including the 200m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 150m medley.[1] She next competed at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira where she won two bronze medals in the 200m freestyle S3 and 150m individual medley SM3 events.[2][3]

References

  1. "Oficial:Atleta do Recreio da Juventude conquista três ouros no Brasileiro de Natação Paralímpica sub-20". GZH (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-02-13. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  2. "Madeira 2022_Schedule and Results". International Paralympic Committee.
  3. "Oficial:Larissa Rodrigues conquista a segunda medalha no Mundial de Natação Paralímpica". GZH (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
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