Adriano Lima
Brazilian Paralympic swimmer
About Adriano Lima
Lived 1973 – 2026 (aged 52). Adriano Lima was a Brazilian para swimmer.
Adriano Gomes de Lima (21 June 1973 – 7 February 2026) was a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competed in international elite competitions. He was an eleven-time Parapan American Games champion, won nine Paralympic medals and was also nine-time World medalist. Lima became a paraplegic after falling off a roof while working at a construction site aged seventeen.
Lima died of bone cancer on 7 February 2026, at the age of 52.
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Who was Adriano Lima?
Brazilian Paralympic swimmer (1973–2026)
When was Adriano Lima born?
Adriano Lima was born on 21 June 1973 in Natal.
When did Adriano Lima die?
Adriano Lima died on 7 February 2026 in Natal.
What was Adriano Lima's occupation?
Adriano Lima was a para swimmer.
What nationality was Adriano Lima?
Adriano Lima was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adriano Lima. https://biography.guide/adriano-lima/
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