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Fernando RUFINO DE PAULO

Fernando RUFINO DE PAULO

"Iron Cowboy"

BRAZILBrazilian Canoe Confederation
Nationality
BRAZILBrazil
Age
41
Height
185 cm
Weight
90 kg
Gender
Men
Classification
KL2
Club
CBCA
Coach
Thiago Pupo Fonseca

De Paulo was sensational in the VL2 yet again, winning the gold medal. His triumph at Tokyo 2020 made him the first Brazilian to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. Despite suffering many injuries throughout his career, the former rodeo bull rider is among the best athletes in the sport.