Verônica Almeida

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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 (age 49)
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 place 2008 Beijing 50m butterfly S7
World Championships (LC)
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Eindhoven 50m freestyle S7
World Championships (SC)
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 50m butterfly S7
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto 100m breaststroke SB7
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto 50m freestyle S7

References

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  1. ^ "Veronica Almeida - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 5 July 2021. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Veronica Almeida - Rede Nacional do Esporte (in Portuguese)". Rede Nacional do Esporte. 17 August 2018.