Brazil at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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Brazil
sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
in Beijing
, China
The country debuted in the Games
in 1972
and 2008 was its 10th participation.
Brazil also sent the largest number of athletes to the Paralympics in its history, with 188 athletes competing in 17 paralympic sports. Only in the Archery
and Wheelchair rugby
competitions did Brazil lack competitors. In the Opening Ceremony, the Brazilian Flag bearer was the judoka Antonio Tenorio Silva
, who became four-time Paralympic champion in his category.
In 2008, Brazil had its strongest showing in the history of the Games, finishing in respectable 9th place. and , both of Swimming
and of Athletics
were Brazil's top medalists. Prado
won three gold medals, Brasil
won five medals (four golds and one silver) and Dias
won nine medals (four golds, four silvers and one bronze).
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
The country debuted in the Games
Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event where athletes with a physical disability compete; this includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and Cerebral Palsy. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which are held immediately following their...
in 1972
1972 Summer Paralympics
The 1972 Summer Paralympics, the fourth edition of the Paralympic Games, were held in Heidelberg, West Germany, from August 2 to 11, 1972.- Sports :As with previous Paralympics, the 1972 games were intended for wheelchair athletes only...
and 2008 was its 10th participation.
Brazil also sent the largest number of athletes to the Paralympics in its history, with 188 athletes competing in 17 paralympic sports. Only in the Archery
Archery at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Archery at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consists of nine events, five for men and four for women. The competitions were held at the Olympic Green Archery Field from September 9 to September 15, 2008.-Classfication:...
and Wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair Rugby at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair rugby at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium from 12 September to 16 September.- Medalists :-Classfication:...
competitions did Brazil lack competitors. In the Opening Ceremony, the Brazilian Flag bearer was the judoka Antonio Tenorio Silva
Antonio Tenorio Silva
Antonio Tenorio da Silva is a Brazilian judoka. As a child, he lost the vision in his left eye from an accident while playing with a slingshot. Six years later, an infection claimed the vision in his right eye, leaving him completely blind.He has participated in four Summer Paralympics and has won...
, who became four-time Paralympic champion in his category.
In 2008, Brazil had its strongest showing in the history of the Games, finishing in respectable 9th place. and , both of Swimming
Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:...
and of Athletics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability...
were Brazil's top medalists. Prado
Lucas Prado
Lucas Prado is a visually impaired Brazilian athlete. He lost 90% of his vision in 2003 due to retinal detachment. He was introduced to track by friend and Paralympian Terezinha Guilhermina. He won three gold medals in track for Brazil at the 2008 Summer Paralympics and set a world record.-...
won three gold medals, Brasil
Andre Brasil
Andre Brasil is a swimmer who won gold for Brazil at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. He also broke a Paralympic record. He had poliomyelitis as a child.- References :...
won five medals (four golds and one silver) and Dias
Daniel Dias
Daniel de Faria Dias is a Brazilian swimmer.He has Laureus Award for Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year, winning in 2009....
won nine medals (four golds, four silvers and one bronze).
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boccia Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:... |
Mixed individual - BC4 | ||
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Boccia Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:... |
Mixed pairs - BC4 | |
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 50 m freestyle - S10 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 100 m freestyle - S5 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 100 m freestyle - S10 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 200 m freestyle - S5 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 400 m freestyle - S10 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 50 m backstroke - S5 | ||
| Brazil national football 5-a-side team |
Football 5-a-side Football 5-a-side at the 2008 Summer Paralympics 5-a-side football at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held at the Olympic Green Hockey Field from September 7 and September 17. One event was contested, a men's team competition.-Classification:... |
Men's Football 5-a-side - B1 Football 5-a-side at the 2008 Summer Paralympics 5-a-side football at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held at the Olympic Green Hockey Field from September 7 and September 17. One event was contested, a men's team competition.-Classification:... |
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| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 100 m - T11 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Women's 200 m - T11 | ||
| Judo Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The Judo competition of the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in Beijing Workers' Gymnasium from September 7 to September 9. There were 13 events, corresponding to seven weight classes for men and six for women... |
Men's 100 kg Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 100 kg -Repechage:... |
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| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 100 m butterfly - S10 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 200 m individual medley - SM5 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 200 m - T11 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 400 m - T11 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Women's javelin throw - F35-38 | ||
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Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 4x50 m medley relay - 20 pts | |
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's marathon - T46 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 50 m freestyle - S5 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 50 m freestyle - S10 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 100 m freestyle - S10 | ||
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Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 4x100 m relay - T42-46 | |
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Table tennis Table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Table tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Peking University Gymnasium from September 7 to September 15.-Classfication:Players are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows players to compete against others with a... |
Men's team - Class 3 | |
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Women's 100 m - T11 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 100 m breaststroke - SB4 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 50 m butterfly - S5 | ||
| Judo Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The Judo competition of the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in Beijing Workers' Gymnasium from September 7 to September 9. There were 13 events, corresponding to seven weight classes for men and six for women... |
Women's 48 kg Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Women's 48 kg The women's 48 kg judo competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held on September 7 at the Beijing Workers' Gymnasium. Preliminary rounds started at 12:00 pm CST... |
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| Judo Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The Judo competition of the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in Beijing Workers' Gymnasium from September 7 to September 9. There were 13 events, corresponding to seven weight classes for men and six for women... |
Women's +70 kg Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Women's +70 kg The women's +70 kg judo competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held on September 9 at the Beijing Workers' Gymnasium. Preliminary rounds started at 12:00 pm CST... |
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| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 200 m individual medley - SM10 | ||
| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Women's 50 m freestyle - S11 | ||
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Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Men's 4x50 m freestyle relay - 20 pts | |
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Rowing Rowing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Rowing at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park from 9 September to 11 September. This was the first time that rowing was competed at the Paralympic Games.-Classfication:... |
Mixed double sculls - TA | |
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 800 m - T12 | ||
| Boccia Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.-Classfication:... |
Mixed individual - BC4 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 5000 m - T13 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 10000 m - T12 | ||
| Swimming Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Women's 50 m butterfly - S7 | ||
| Equestrian Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of eleven dressage events. The competitions were held in the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre from 7 September to 11 September.-Classfication:... |
Individual championship test - Grade Ib | ||
| Equestrian Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of eleven dressage events. The competitions were held in the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre from 7 September to 11 September.-Classfication:... |
Individual freestyle test - Grade Ib | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Women's 100 m - T11 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Women's 200 m - T11 | ||
| Judo Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The Judo competition of the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in Beijing Workers' Gymnasium from September 7 to September 9. There were 13 events, corresponding to seven weight classes for men and six for women... |
Women's 52 kg Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Women's 52 kg The women's 52 kg judo competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held on September 7 at the Beijing Workers' Gymnasium. Preliminary rounds started at 12:00 pm CST... |
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| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Men's 100 m - T46 | ||
| Athletics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in Beijing National Stadium from September 8 to September 17. There were 160 gold medals in this sport.-Classification:Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability... |
Women's 400 m - T12 | ||
| Judo Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The Judo competition of the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in Beijing Workers' Gymnasium from September 7 to September 9. There were 13 events, corresponding to seven weight classes for men and six for women... |
Women's 57 kg Judo at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Women's 57 kg The women's 57 kg judo competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held on September 8 at the Beijing Workers' Gymnasium. Preliminary rounds started at 12:00 pm CST... |
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| Swimming Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
Women's 50 m freestyle - S4 |
See also
- 2008 Summer Paralympics2008 Summer ParalympicsThe 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
- Brazil at the ParalympicsBrazil at the ParalympicsBrazil made its Paralympic Games début at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, sending representatives to compete in track and field, archery, swimming and wheelchair basketball...
- Brazil at the 2008 Summer OlympicsBrazil at the 2008 Summer OlympicsBrazil sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China in August 2008. Brazilian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1920, except the 1928 Summer Olympics. The country is represented by the Brazilian Olympic Committee...