Edileusa dos Santos
Brazilian para athlete
About Edileusa dos Santos
Born 1966. Edileusa dos Santos is a Brazilian para athlete.
Edileusa Almeida dos Santos (born 20 January 1966) is a Brazilian para-athlete who competes in sprinting events at international track and field competitions in the T72 classification.
Biography Edileusa Almeida dos Santos was born in Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil on 20 January 1966. In 2015, dos Santos was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She was introduced by her coach to frame running, who encouraged her to join the Petrinha project, which uses frame running as a way to rehabilitate.
Athletic career In April 2025, Dos Santos set a new Americas record in the 400 m in frame running, posting a time of 1:18.31.
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Who is Edileusa dos Santos?
Brazilian para athlete
When was Edileusa dos Santos born?
Edileusa dos Santos was born on 20 January 1966 in Paranaguá.
What is Edileusa dos Santos's occupation?
Edileusa dos Santos is a para athlete.
What nationality is Edileusa dos Santos?
Edileusa dos Santos is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edileusa dos Santos. https://biography.guide/edileusa-dos-santos/
MLA: "Edileusa dos Santos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edileusa-dos-santos/.
Chicago: "Edileusa dos Santos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edileusa-dos-santos/.
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