Luis Costa (cyclist)

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Luis Costa
Personal information
NationalityPortuguese
Born (1973-06-10) 10 June 1973 (age 51) [1]
Castro Verde, Portugal
Sport
Sport Para-cycling
Disability class H5
Medal record
Men's para-cycling
Representing Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Paris Road time trial H5

Luis Costa (born 10 June 1973) is a Portuguese para-cyclist.

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Career

Costa represented Portugal at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a bronze medal in the road time trial H5 event. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Luis Costa". paralympic.org. Retrieved 4 September 2024.