| Brazil at the 2011 Winter Universiade | |
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| IOC code | BRA |
| NOC | Brazilian University Sports Confederation |
| Website | www |
| in Erzurum | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Winter Universiade appearances (overview) | |
Brazil competed at the 2011 Winter Universiade in Erzurum, Turkey. Brazil sent 4 athletes, the most ever sent by Brazil. [1]
Brazil sent one male alpine skier. [1]
| Athlete(s) | Event | SP/SP | FS/LP | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
| Kevin Alves [1] | Men's | 43.25 | 18th | 91.17 | 19th | 134.42 | 19th |
| Athlete(s) | Event | SP/SP | FS/LP | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
| Alessia Baldo [1] | Women's | 19.86 | 29th | 39.42 | 30th | 59.28 | 30th |
| Elena Rodriguez [1] | Women's | 25.72 | 26th | 46.76 | 29th | 72.48 | 28th |
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