Rayane Soares da Silva

Rayane Soares da Silva (born 20 January 1997) is a Brazilian Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting events at international track and field competitions. She is a double World champion and double Parapan American Games champion.

Rayane Soares
Personal information
Full nameRayane Soares da Silva
Born (1997-01-20) 20 January 1997 (age 27)
Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityBilateral microphthalmia
Disability classT13
Event(s)100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 400 m T13
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 100 m T13
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai 400m T13
Gold medal – first place 2024 Kobe 200m T13
Silver medal – second place 2019 Dubai 200m T13
Silver medal – second place 2024 Kobe 100m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Paris 400m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Kobe 400m T13
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 100m T13
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 400m T13
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 100m T13

Career

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She represented Brazil at the 2020 Summer Paralympics but did not medal. She again represented Brazil at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a gold medal in the 400 metre T13 event, and a silver medal in the 100 metres T13 event.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Rayane Soares - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Rayane Soares da Silva - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Rayane Soares da Silva - SuperAtletas (in Portuguese)". SuperAtletas. 1 July 2024.
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