Daniel Dias was born in 1988 in Campinas, Brazil with congenital malformations in his upper extremities and right leg, but began swimming at age 16. He has competed in the Beijing and London Paralympics in 2008 and 2012, winning 10 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal. In 2009, he won the Laureus award for his swimming accomplishments despite his disabilities.
2. Where and when was he born?
Daniel Dias was born in Campinas in Brazil.
It was born the 24 of May in 1988 (32 years)
3. How was he born?
He was born with a congenital malformation of the upper extremities
and of the right leg, but this was not an impediment for him to start
swimming at the age of 16.
4. What does he obtained?
He has been present at the Beijing and London Paralympics (2008 and
2012), and has obtained 10 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals. In 2009, he
won the Laureus award.