Marliane Amaral Santos

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Marliane Amaral Santos
Personal information
Born (1991-09-14) 14 September 1991 (age 33)
Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Sport
CountryFlag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Sport Para table tennis
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 LaskoDoubles C5
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Santiago Singles C1-3
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima Teams C2-5
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2023 SantiagoDoubles C5-10
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2019 LimaSingles C2-3

Marliane Amaral Santos (born 14 September 1991) is a Brazilian para table tennis player who competes in international table tennis competitions. She is a World bronze medalist and double Parapan American Games champion. She also competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. [1] [2]

Amaral Santos had schistosomiasis causing quadriplegia aged fifteen after being in contact with parasitic worms in fresh water. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Marliane Amaral Santos - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 13 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "From Comercinho to Tokyo (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Table Tennis Federation. 21 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Marliane Amaral Santos - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Paralympic Committee. 13 February 2024.
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