Ádria Santos facts for kids

Santos (right) at the 2016 Paralympics
Quick facts for kids Personal information
Born	11 August 1974 (1974-08-11) (age 50) Nanuque, Brazil
Sport
Sport	Paralympic athletics
Disability class	T11
Event(s)	Sprint
Medal record Representing  Brazil Paralympic Games Gold 1992 Barcelona 100m B2 Gold 2000 Sydney 100m T12 Gold 2000 Sydney 200m T11 Gold 2004 Athens 100m T12 Silver 1988 Seoul 100m B2 Silver 1988 Seoul 400m B2 Silver 1988 Seoul 400m B2 Silver 1996 Atlanta 100m T10 Silver 2000 Sydney 400m T11 Silver 2004 Athens 200m T11 Silver 2004 Athens 400m T12 Bronze 2008 Beijing 100m T11 Parapan American Games Silver 2007 Rio de Janeiro 200m T11

Ádria Rocha Santos (born 11 August 1974) is a retired Paralympic sprinter from Brazil. Born nearly blind, she completely lost her vision by 1994. She competed in category T11 events at six consecutive Paralympics from 1988 to 2008 and won at least one medal on each occasion. She was a final torch bearer at the 2016 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony.

In 2003 Santos married Rafael, a former pole vaulter who served as her guide and coach. The couple has a daughter.

See also

In Spanish: Ádria Santos para niños