Gledson da Paixão
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1990 Salvador, Brazil |
| Sport | |
| Sport | 5-a-side football |
Medal record | |
Gledson da Paixão Barros (born 10 September 1990) is a Brazilian blind footballer who plays as winger. He has played for the Brazilian national team since 2006, he has won two Paralympic gold medals in 2012 and 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]
Da Paixão lost his sight aged six due to optic atrophy.[3]
References
- ^ "Meet the black athletes from Bahia who will compete in the Paralympics (in Portuguese)". Alma Preta. 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Gledson Da Paixao Barros - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Gledson da Paixao Barros - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Paralympic Committee. 28 July 2025.