Marliane Amaral Santos Explained

Marliane Amaral Santos
Sport:Para table tennis
Birth Date:14 September 1991
Birth Place:Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Marliane Amaral Santos (born 14 September 1991) is a Brazilian para table tennis player who competes in international table tennis competitions. She is a World bronze medalist and double Parapan American Games champion. She also competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1] [2]

Amaral Santos had schistosomiasis causing quadriplegia aged fifteen after being in contact with parasitic worms in fresh water.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 13 February 2024. Marliane Amaral Santos - IPTTF Profile. International Para Table Tennis Federation.
  2. Web site: 21 August 2021. From Comercinho to Tokyo (in Portuguese). Brazilian Table Tennis Federation.
  3. Web site: 13 February 2024. Marliane Amaral Santos - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese). Brazilian Paralympic Committee.

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