Francisco Avelino

Francisco Avelino
Personal information
Full nameFrancisco de Assis Avelino
Born (1966-02-15) 15 February 1966
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityPolio
Disability classS5
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
2004 Athens 4x50m medley relay 20pts
2000 Sydney 4x50m medley relay 20pts
2008 Beijing 4x50m medley relay 20pts
2004 Athens 100m breaststroke SB4
Parapan American Games
2003 Mar del Plata 50m freestyle S5
2003 Mar del Plata 50m backstroke S5
2011 Guadalajara 4x50m medley relay
2003 Mar del Plata 100m freestyle S5
2003 Mar del Plata 100m breaststroke SB4
2007 Rio de Janeiro 50m backstroke S5
2011 Guadalajara 50m backstroke S5
2007 Rio de Janeiro 100m freestyle S5
2011 Guadalajara 50m freestyle S5
2011 Guadalajara 100m breaststroke SB4
2015 Toronto 100m breaststroke SB4

Francisco de Assis Avelino (born 15 February 1966) is a retired Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competed at international elite competitions. He is a three-time Parapan American Games champion and a Paralympic champion.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Francisco Avelino - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 6 December 2021. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ ""Grandpa" swimmer competes in London and avoids saying farewell (in Portuguese)". Rio Grande do Norte. 22 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Francisco Avelino - Rede Do Esporte (in Portuguese)". Rede Do Esporte. 6 December 2021.