Verônica Almeida

Verônica Mauadie de Almeida (born 15 May 1975) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite competitions. She is a Paralympic bronze medalist, double World bronze medalist and a double Parapan American Games medalist.[1][2]

Verônica Almeida
Personal information
Full nameVerônica Mauadie de Almeida
Born (1975-05-15) 15 May 1975
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Height1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityEhler-Danlos syndrome
Disability classS7
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2008 Beijing50m butterfly S7
World Championships (LC)
Bronze medal – third place2010 Eindhoven50m freestyle S7
World Championships (SC)
Bronze medal – third place2009 Rio de Janeiro50m butterfly S7
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place2015 Toronto100m breaststroke SB7
Bronze medal – third place2015 Toronto50m freestyle S7

References

  1. "Veronica Almeida - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 5 July 2021.
  2. "Veronica Almeida - Rede Nacional do Esporte (in Portuguese)". Rede Nacional do Esporte. 17 August 2018.
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