Edênia Garcia

Edênia Nogueira Garcia (born 30 April 1987) is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events. She specialises in the backstroke and has won multiple World and Parapan titles including three Paralympic medals.[1][2][3]

Edênia Garcia
Personal information
Nickname(s)De
Born (1987-04-30) 30 April 1987
Crato, Brazil
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityCharcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Disability classS3
Event(s)Freestyle swimming
Backstroke
ClubAssociacao Paralimpica de Campinas
Coached byFabiano Quirino da Silva

At the 2019 Parapan American Games, Garcia revealed that she was a lesbian during an interview.[4][5]

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