Adriano Gomes de Lima (born 21 June 1973) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite competitions. He is an eleven-time Parapan American Games champion, won nine Paralympic medals and is also nine-time World medalist. Lima became a paraplegic after falling off a roof while working at a construction site aged seventeen.[1][2]

Adriano Lima
Personal information
Full nameAdriano Gomes de Lima
NicknameBatman
Born (1973-06-21) 21 June 1973 (age 51)
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
Disability classS6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens 4x50m medley relay
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney 100m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney 4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney 4x50m medley relay
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens 4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing 4x50m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 4x100m freestyle relay
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing 4x50m freestyle relay
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2013 Montreal 4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place 2002 Mar del Plata 100m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Mar del Plata 50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Eindhoven 100m freestyle S6
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 100m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 4x50m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 400m freestyle S6
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Mar del Plata 50m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2003 Mar del Plata 100m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2003 Mar del Plata 400m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2003 Mar del Plata 100m breaststroke SB5
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 4x100m freestyle relay
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 4x50m medley relay
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 50m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 100m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 400m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 200m individual medley SM6
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara 4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 50m butterfly S6
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara 100m breaststroke SB5
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 100m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 400m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 200m individual medley SM6

References

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  1. ^ "Adriano Lima - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Adriano Lima - Rede Do Esporte (in Portuguese)". Rede Do Esporte. 15 December 2021.