About Lucas Prado
Born 1985. Lucas Prado is a Brazilian athletics competitor.
Lucas Prado (born 27 May 1985 in Mato Grosso) is a visually impaired Brazilian athlete. He lost 90% of his vision in 2003 due to retinal detachment. He was introduced to track by friend and Paralympian Terezinha Guilhermina.
He won three gold medals in track for Brazil at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, setting a world record, and won two silver medals running 100m and 400m during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Who is Lucas Prado?
Brazilian paralympic athlete
When was Lucas Prado born?
Lucas Prado was born on 27 May 1985 in Poxoréu.
What is Lucas Prado's occupation?
Lucas Prado is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Lucas Prado?
Lucas Prado is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lucas Prado. https://biography.guide/lucas-prado/
MLA: "Lucas Prado." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lucas-prado/.
Chicago: "Lucas Prado." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lucas-prado/.
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