About Sanderlei Parrela
Born 1974. Sanderlei Parrela is a Brazilian sprinter.
Sanderlei Claro Parrela (born 7 October 1974 in Santos) is a former Brazilian sprinter.
Career With a personal best of 44.29 seconds he is the South American record holder at 400 metres. He won a silver medal in this event at the 1999 World Championships. He finished fourth in the 400 metres race at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Parrela brought his career to a close at the 2009 Troféu Brasil Caixa de Atletismo in Rio de Janeiro. Finishing eighth in the 400 m with a season's best of 47.69, he ended a track career which had seen him break the South American record six times.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Sanderlei Parrela?
athletics competitor
When was Sanderlei Parrela born?
Sanderlei Parrela was born on 7 October 1974 in Santos.
What is Sanderlei Parrela's occupation?
Sanderlei Parrela is a sprinter.
What nationality is Sanderlei Parrela?
Sanderlei Parrela is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sanderlei Parrela
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