Debora Raiza RIBEIRO BENEVIDES (BRA)
Brazil
Age:
29 years
Languages:
Portuguese
Federation:
BRAZILIAN CANOE CONFEDERATION
Biography
Further Personal Information
BIOGRAPHY
Classification
KL2
Origin of Impairment
Congenital (Athlete, 04 Sep 2016)
Impairment Details
She was born with arthrogryposis, a condition which causes joint contractures. (deborabenevides.com.br, 11 Sep 2017)
KL2
Origin of Impairment
Congenital (Athlete, 04 Sep 2016)
Impairment Details
She was born with arthrogryposis, a condition which causes joint contractures. (deborabenevides.com.br, 11 Sep 2017)
BIOGRAPHY
Benevides finished seventh in the VL2 at Tokyo 2020 and will be heading to Paris with the hope of bettering that result. The two-time world bronze medallist started Paracanoe in 2012 and tried Para athletics before. Benevides neurolinguistics, body language, and micro facial expression.
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
Rio de Janeiro
WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?
She took up Para canoe at age 15 in Campo Grande, Brazil.
REASON FOR TAKING UP THE SPORT
"I have always been passionate about sport."
CLUB
BRA Va'a Canoe Club [Rio de Janeiro, BRA]
NAME OF COACH
Luiz Gustavo Teixera Fabricio dos Santos [national]; Jorge de Souza Freitas [personal]
TRAINING REGIME
She trains for three hours on water and three hours in the gym, from Monday to Saturday.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN CAREER
Coach Jorge de Souza Freitas.
HERO/IDOL
Coach Jorge de Souza Freitas.
AMBITIONS
To win a medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
OTHER INFORMATION
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | VL2 | 2016 | Duisburg, GER | 1:03.519 |
| 3 | VL2 | 2015 | Milan, ITA | 1:05.536 |
| 5 | V1 200m TA | 2014 | Moscow, RUS | 56.336 |
| 6 | V1 200m LTA | 2014 | Moscow, RUS | 1:05.607 |
| 10 | KL2 | 2016 | Duisburg, GER | 58.091 |
| 13 | KL2 | 2015 | Milan, ITA | 1:04.085 |
CLASSIFICATION
KL2
BEST RESULTS
World Championships: Bronze - 2.
