Francisco Avelino

Francisco de Assis Avelino (born 15 February 1966) is a retired Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competed at international elite competitions. He is a three-time Parapan American Games champion and a Paralympic champion.[1][2][3]

Francisco Avelino
Personal information
Full nameFrancisco de Assis Avelino
Born (1966-02-15) 15 February 1966
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityPolio
Disability classS5
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
2004 Athens4x50m medley relay 20pts
2000 Sydney4x50m medley relay 20pts
2008 Beijing4x50m medley relay 20pts
2004 Athens100m breaststroke SB4
Parapan American Games
2003 Mar del Plata50m freestyle S5
2003 Mar del Plata50m backstroke S5
2011 Guadalajara4x50m medley relay
2003 Mar del Plata100m freestyle S5
2003 Mar del Plata100m breaststroke SB4
2007 Rio de Janeiro50m backstroke S5
2011 Guadalajara50m backstroke S5
2007 Rio de Janeiro100m freestyle S5
2011 Guadalajara50m freestyle S5
2011 Guadalajara100m breaststroke SB4
2015 Toronto100m breaststroke SB4

References
  1. "Francisco Avelino - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 6 December 2021. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ""Grandpa" swimmer competes in London and avoids saying farewell (in Portuguese)". Rio Grande do Norte. 22 August 2012.
  3. "Francisco Avelino - Rede Do Esporte (in Portuguese)". Rede Do Esporte. 6 December 2021.
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