Susana Veiga

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Susana Veiga
Personal information
NationalityPortuguese
Born (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)
Lisbon, Portugal
Sport
CountryFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability class S10, S9
Event freestyle
Coached byNuno Quintanilha
Achievements and titles
Personal best50 freestyle 28.85
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 London 50m freestyle S9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Madeira 50m freestyle S9
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2020 Funchal 50m freestyle S9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Dublin 50m freestyle S9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Funchal 100m freestyle S9

Susana Veiga (born 8 April 2000) is a Portuguese Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. She specializes in freestyle, S9. She competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in 50 freestyle S10 and 100 freestyle S9. [1] [2] [3]

Career

She competed at the, 2018 European Para Swimming Championships winning the Silver in 50 freestyle S9, 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, [4] 2020 European Para Swimming Championships winning a silver medal, [5] and 2021 European Para Swimming Championships, winning a gold medal and European Record. [6] [7]

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References

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