Maria Carolina Santiago: 🇧🇷 Para Swimming Star Reveals Tokyo 2020 Was The Highlight Of Her Career

Crafting Champions spotlights Para athletes excelling in their sports, offering an inside look at what it takes to become a champion. The series captures their preparation journeys, from overcoming immense challenges to training relentlessly for the podium. Witness their inspiring stories of resilience, dedication, and triumph as they gear up for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

In this episode, dive into the inspiring journey of Maria Carolina Santiago, a standout swimmer from the Brazilian Paralympic National Team. At 38, Maria Carolina has been making waves in the pool since she was just four years old, finding her niche in the S12 class. Her story takes a fascinating turn when she transitioned from marathon swimming to Para swimming in 2018, discovering a new realm where she could truly shine. Learn how swimming has become more than just a sport for Maria Carolina — it's been a lifeline, perfectly suited to her condition while offering minimal risk of retinal damage.

Maria Carolina reflects on her unforgettable experience at the Tokyo Paralympics and how it fuelled her ambition for Paris 2024. Despite the challenges and the absence of crowd support in Tokyo, Carol’s drive to compete at the highest level remains unwavering. As she prepares for the upcoming Games, she’s focused on achieving gold in all her events and making the most out of every competition leading up to Paris. Get ready to be inspired by her dedication, passion, and the incredible journey that continues to push her towards new heights.

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Vim conhecer Maria Carolina melhor nessas Paralimpíadas em Paris e devo dizer que fiquei encantada com a atleta incrível que ela é. Fico muito orgulhosa de ser conterrânea dessa pernambucana braba, que tanto inspira e maravilha o País. Parabéns, Maria Carolina, você é ouro, é gigante. A atleta paralímpica mais condecorada e merece todos os louros e reconhecimento!
Espero que o Brasil possam dar mais visibilidade aos nossos atletas e possamos facilitar mais a batalha que enfrentam diariamente nos treinos, sem tantos auxílios.