Rayane Soares da Silva

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Rayane Soares
Rayane Soares da Silva at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.jpg
Personal information
Full nameRayane Soares da Silva
Born (1997-01-20) 20 January 1997 (age 28)
Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil
Sport
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability Bilateral microphthalmia
Disability class T13
Event(s) 100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
Medal record
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Paris 400 m T13
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2024 Paris 100 m T13
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Dubai 400m T13
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Kobe 200m T13
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2019 Dubai200m T13
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2024 Kobe100m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Paris 400m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2024 Kobe400m T13
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Santiago 100m T13
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2023 Santiago400m T13
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Lima 100m T13

Rayane Soares da Silva (born 20 January 1997) is a Brazilian Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting events at international track and field competitions. She is a double World champion and double Parapan American Games champion.

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Career

She represented Brazil at the 2020 Summer Paralympics but did not medal. She again represented Brazil at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a gold medal in the 400 metre T13 event, and a silver medal in the 100 metres T13 event. [1] [2] [3]

References

  1. "Rayane Soares - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2024.
  2. "Rayane Soares da Silva - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2024.
  3. "Rayane Soares da Silva - SuperAtletas (in Portuguese)". SuperAtletas. 1 July 2024.