Debora Raiza RIBEIRO BENEVIDES (BRA)
Brazil
Age:
28 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)
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
