Occupation
Athlete, Student
Family
Partner Laura Isabela
Spoken languages
Portuguese
Club
Instituto Trampolim: Ouro PrĂŞto, BRA
Coach
Estacio Fonseca da Costa [club]
Injuries
In June 2023 he struggled with an injury to ligaments in his right ankle and also contracted dengue fever. He returned to competition in September 2023. (radargeral.com.br, 18 Oct 2023; Instagram profile, 10 Jun 2023, 31 Aug 2023)
An injury sustained in training meant he could not compete at the 2019 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. (jornalvozativa.com, 09 Dec 2019)
He sustained a lumbar disc [spine] fracture in 2014. (Jornal Voz Ativa YouTube channel, 25 Nov 2017)
Start sporting career
He took up the sport at age eight.
Reason for taking up the sport
Some pamphlets to promote a trampolining test were handed out at his school. "I passed the test and I began training. In the beginning it was more like a hobby but then it became more serious."
Most influential person in career
His coach Estacio Fonseca, his family. (itatiaia.com.br, 16 May 2023)
Philosophy / Motto
"No obstacle is big enough if your will to succeed is bigger." (Facebook profile, 16 Oct 2018)
Additional information
BUSINESS
He and his partner Laura Isabela run a sports apparel business. (Instagram profile, 23 Oct 2023; L&L Sports Instagram profile, 17 Oct 2023)
Last update : 2024-07-22
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