Laila Suzigan

Laila Suzigan Abate (born 2 August 2000) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions. She is a Paralympic bronze medalist.[1][2]

Laila Suzigan
Personal information
Full nameLaila Suzigan Abate
Born (2000-08-02) 2 August 2000
Uberlândia, Brazil
Height1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Weight48 kg (106 lb)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpastic paraparesis
Disability classS6, SB5, SM6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
2020 Tokyo4x50m freestyle relay 20pts
World Championships
2022 Madeira400m freestyle S6
Parapan American Games
2019 Lima100m breaststroke SB5
2019 Lima200m individual medley SM6
2023 Santiago100m breaststroke SB5
2023 Santiago50m freestyle S6
2023 Santiago400m freestyle S6
2023 Santiago4x100m medley relay 20pts
2023 Santiago4x100m freestyle relay 20pts
2019 Lima50m freestyle S6
2019 Lima100m freestyle S6
2019 Lima4x100m medley relay 34pts
2023 Santiago50m butterfly S6
2023 Santiago200m medley SM6
2019 Lima400m freestyle S6
2019 Lima4x100m freestyle relay 34pts

Personal life

Suzigan was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraparesis, a rare and progressive disability, as a result, she struggles walking short distances and is mainly wheelchair dependent.[3]

References
  1. "Laila Suzigan Abate - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 28 February 2022. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  2. "Athlete with paraparesia represents Brazilian swimming team in Tokyo Paralympics (in Portuguese)". ASPEC Brasil. 30 August 2021.
  3. "Paralympic athlete: "I fulfilled my dream of walking into my wedding"". playcrazygame.com. 4 December 2021.
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