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

Laila Suzigan
Personal information
Full nameLaila Suzigan Abate
Born (2000-08-02) 2 August 2000 (age 24)
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
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Tokyo 4x50m freestyle relay 20pts
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Madeira 400m freestyle S6
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima 100m breaststroke SB5
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima 200m individual medley SM6
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 100m breaststroke SB5
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 50m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 400m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 4x100m medley relay 20pts
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 4x100m freestyle relay 20pts
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 50m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 100m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 4x100m medley relay 34pts
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago 50m butterfly S6
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago 200m medley SM6
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima 400m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima 4x100m freestyle relay 34pts

Personal life

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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

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  1. ^ "Laila Suzigan Abate - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 28 February 2022. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Athlete with paraparesia represents Brazilian swimming team in Tokyo Paralympics (in Portuguese)". ASPEC Brasil. 30 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Paralympic athlete: "I fulfilled my dream of walking into my wedding"". playcrazygame.com. 4 December 2021.
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