Laila Suzigan

Laila Suzigan Abate (born 2 August 2000) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions. She is a Paralympic bronze medalist and a double Parapan American Games champion.[1][2]

Laila Suzigan
Personal information
Full nameLaila Suzigan Abate
Born (2000-08-02) 2 August 2000
Uberlândia, Brazil
Height1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Weight48 kg (106 lb)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpastic paraparesis
Disability classS6, SB5, SM6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
2020 Tokyo4x50m freestyle relay 20pts
Parapan American Games
2019 Lima100m breaststroke SB5
2019 Lima200m individual medley SM6
2019 Lima50m freestyle S6
2019 Lima100m freestyle S6
2019 Lima4x100m medley relay 34pts
2019 Lima400m freestyle S6
2019 Lima4x100m freestyle relay 34pts

Suzigan was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraparesis, a rare and progressive disability, as a result, she struggles walking short distances and is mainly wheelchair dependent.[3]

References
  1. "Laila Suzigan Abate - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 28 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Athlete with paraparesia represents Brazilian swimming team in Tokyo Paralympics (in Portuguese)". ASPEC Brasil. 30 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Paralympic athlete: "I fulfilled my dream of walking into my wedding"". playcrazygame.com. 4 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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