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| Nationality | Portuguese | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 May 1994 Abrantes, Médio Tejo, Portugal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Portugal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Sprint kayak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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