International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Angola | |||||
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 46th (h) | 100 m | 12.19 |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 September 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Adriana Alves (born 13 September 1995) is an Angolan sprinter. [1] She competed in the 100 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without advancing from the first round.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Angola | |||||
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 46th (h) | 100 m | 12.19 |
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