Lisbeli Marina Vera Andrade (born 15 September 2001) is a Venezuelan Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting events at international elite events. She is a Parapan American Games champion and a World Para Athletics Championships gold medalist.

Lisbeli Vera Andrade
Personal information
Full nameLisbeli Marina Vera Andrade
Born (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 23)
Mérida, Venezuela
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Sport
Country Venezuela
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT47
Event(s)100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Venezuela
Summer Paralympics
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 100m T47
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 200m T47
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo 400m T47
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 400m T47
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Kobe 200m T47
Silver medal – second place 2024 Kobe 400m T47
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Dubai 200m T47
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Dubai 400m T47
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima 400m T47
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 200m T47
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 100m T47
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 200m T47

Personal life

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Vera Andrade was born without the lower part of her left arm.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Lisbeli Vera Andrade - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 31 March 2021.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Venezuela's Lisbeli Vera finds inner strength through Para sports". Tokyo 2020. 25 March 2021.