GOMES de MENDONCA Ricardo

Date of Birth: 31 Jan 1990

Age: 31

Gender: Male

Sport Class: T37

Place of birth: NATIVIDADE

Birth Country:

Brazil

Events and Medals
Records
Schedule
Bio
General Interest
Milestones

Events and Medals

Discipline	Event	Rank	Medal
Athletics	Men's 100m - T37	5
	Men's 200m - T37	3
	4x100m Universal Relay BRA Brazil

Schedule

Start Time	Location	Event	Status
	Olympic Stadium - Track	Men's 100m - T37 Round 1 - Heat 2	Finished
	Olympic Stadium - Track	Men's 100m - T37 Final	Finished
	Olympic Stadium - Track	4 x 100m Universal Relay Round 1 - Heat 1	Finished
	Olympic Stadium - Track	Men's 200m - T37 Round 1 - Heat 2	Finished
	Olympic Stadium - Track	Men's 200m - T37 Final	Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

Associacao Paraolimpica de Campinas [APC] [Brazil]

He began Para athletics training in 2019. (cpb.org.br, 11 Jun 2021)

He was recommended to take up a sport as part of his rehabilitation and chose athletics as he had practised the sport before his impairment. (blogdoesporte.net, 06 May 2021; portalcontexto.com.br, 13 May 2021)

To compete at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (Instagram profile, 30 Jul 2021)

Philosophy:

"Determination, courage and self-confidence are decisive factors for success. If we possess an unshakable determination, we will be able to overcome. Regardless of the circumstances, we must always be humble, modest and without pride." (Instagram profile, 01 Aug 2021)

General Interest

Classification
T37 (IPC, 05 Aug 2021)

Origin of Impairment
Acquired (blogdoesporte.net, 06 May 2021)

Impairment Details
A ladder fell on him in an accident in 2014, which resulted in impaired movement to his right arm and leg. (blogdoesporte.net, 06 May 2021; cpb.org.br, 11 Jun 2021)

Social Media

https://instagram.com/ricardoatl31

Legend

:: Bronze Medal
:: Gold Medal Event
:: Silver Medal Event
:: Bronze Medal Event

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