About Joelisson Fernandes da Silva
Born 1985. Joelisson Fernandes da Silva is a Brazilian basketball player.
Joelison Fernandes da Silva (born 15 August 1985) is a Brazilian Sitting volleyball player and he has been recognized as the tallest man in Brazil, measuring 2.37 meters tall and weighing 169 kilograms.
In 2014, he competed and won one Mixed martial arts event.
In 2015, he married Evem Medeiros, who at 5'0" is nearly 3 feet shorter than him.
In 2017, he discovered osteomyelitis in the bone of one of his legs, and the only alternative to solve the problem was the amputation of the leg in 2021.
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Who is Joelisson Fernandes da Silva?
Brazilian volleyball player
When was Joelisson Fernandes da Silva born?
Joelisson Fernandes da Silva was born on 18 August 1985 in Taperoá.
What is Joelisson Fernandes da Silva's occupation?
Joelisson Fernandes da Silva is a basketball player.
What nationality is Joelisson Fernandes da Silva?
Joelisson Fernandes da Silva is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joelisson Fernandes da Silva. https://biography.guide/joelisson-fernandes-da-silva/
MLA: "Joelisson Fernandes da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joelisson-fernandes-da-silva/.
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