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Marliane Amaral Santos

Marliane Amaral Santos

Brazilian Paralympic table tennis player

Marliane Amaral Santos (born 14 September 1991) is a Brazilian para table tennis player who competes in international table tennis competitions. She is a World bronze medalist and double Parapan American Games champion. She also competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

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Amaral Santos had schistosomiasis causing quadriplegia aged fifteen after being in contact with parasitic worms in fresh water.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Marliane Amaral Santos - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 13 February 2024.
  2. [2]
    "From Comercinho to Tokyo (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Table Tennis Federation. 21 August 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Marliane Amaral Santos - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Paralympic Committee. 13 February 2024.
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