Catarina Guimarães

Catarina Guimarães
2021 Desert Challenge Games
Personal information
Full nameCatarina Joao Guimarae
Born (2004-02-19) February 19, 2004 (age 20)
Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Home townCranford, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationHigh Point University
Height5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityCerebral palsy
Disability classT38
Event(s)100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
Long jump
ClubNew Jersey Navigators
Coached byJohn Guimaraes
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  United States
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago Long Jump T38
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Santiago 400m T38
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima 400m T38
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima Long jump T36/37/38

Catarina Guimarães (born February 19, 2004) is an American Para Athlete who competes in international soccer and track and field competitions.

A member of the 2024 US Paralympic Track & Field team, and a 2024 Paris Paralympian, Catarina is world ranked for the 100m, 400m and long jump events.

She is a double Parapan American Games bronze medalist.[1][2][3]

As well as athletics training, Guimarães is the author of Death Garden fiction book series.[4]

Catarina is the 1st Cerebral Palsy Sprinter to train and compete at the NCAA Div 1 level. As a member of the High Point University Track and Field team.

References

  1. ^ "Catarina Guimaraes – Team USA". August 25, 2022. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Catarina Guimaraes – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. August 25, 2022. Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  3. ^ "Cranford's Catarina Guimaraes Set to Make History Twice in One Year". Tap into Cranford. April 29, 2022.
  4. ^ "Catarina Guimaraes – Personal Website". Catarina Guimaraes. August 25, 2022.