Isaac Nascimento de Souza Filho (born 23 June 1999) is a Brazilian diver. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Brazil |
| Born | 23 June 1999 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Diving |
| Event | 10 metre springboard |
Medal record | |
Career
editIsaac started in gymnastics, but ended up choosing to stay in diving. From his brief experience in gymnastics, he took several movements to his performances on the platform. He entered the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic solidarity program, which provides scholarships to athletes with potential.[3]
He won a silver medal at the 2018 South American Games held in Cochabamba.[4]
At the 2019 Pan American Games, he won a bronze medal in the Men's synchronized 10 metre platform.[5]
At the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, he finished 20th in the Men's 10 metre platform.[6]
At the 2022 World Aquatics Championships he finished 9th in the Men's synchronized 10 metre platform.[7]
At the 2023 World Aquatics Championships he finished 9th in the Men's 10 metre platform.[8] It was the best result ever for Brazil in World Championships, on the men's platform.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Isaac Souza Filho". Olympics.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Profile at OlimpiadaTodoDia
- ^ Kawan Pereira avança à semifinal nos saltos ornamentais na Olimpíada
- ^ Kawan Pereira avança à semifinal nos saltos ornamentais na Olimpíada
- ^ Isaac Souza e Kawan Pereira são bronze na plataforma e levam Brasil a pódio inédito nos saltos
- ^ Saltos ornamentais: Kawan Pereira vai à semifinal; Isaac Souza é eliminado
- ^ "Final results 2022" (PDF). omegatiming.com. 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Final results 2023" (PDF). omegatiming.com. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Isaac Souza é 9º, melhor posição da história do Brasil na plataforma masculina no Mundial
External links
edit- Isaac de Souza Filho at World Aquatics
- Isaac de Souza Filho at IAT Database Diving (in German)
- Isaac de Souza Filho at Olympics.com
- Isaac de Souza Filho at Olympedia
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