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.
 Soares at the 2024 Summer Paralympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 20 January 1997 Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Paralympic athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Bilateral microphthalmia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | T13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres 200 metres 400 metres | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
editShe 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
edit- ^ "Rayane Soares - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Rayane Soares da Silva - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Rayane Soares da Silva - SuperAtletas (in Portuguese)". SuperAtletas. 1 July 2024.