11 Facts About Daniel Dias

Daniel de Faria Dias was born on 24 May 1988 and is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer.

Daniel Dias competed in a wide range of swimming events at the 2008,2012,2016 and 2020 Paralympics and won 27 medals, including 14 gold medals.

Daniel Dias was born with malformed upper and lower limbs.

Daniel Dias began swimming at the age of 16, after being inspired by Clodoaldo Silva competing at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, and learned four styles of swimming in two months.

Daniel Dias studied mechatronical engineering and physical education at the Universidade Sao Francisco.

Daniel Dias won the gold medal in three events, and a silver medal in a further two.

The Games proved highly successful for Daniel Dias, who won more medals than any other athlete.

Daniel Dias received a total of nine medals including four golds, four silvers, and one bronze across a range of different distances and disciplines.

Daniel Dias won the Laureus Award in 2009 for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability, being awarded it by British athlete Sebastian Coe at a ceremony in London.

Daniel Dias was an ambassador for his country's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, and was present for the presentation of the Candidature File to the International Olympic Committee.

Daniel Dias won the Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability for the second time in 2012 after winning 6 gold medals all in world record time at the 2012 Paralympic Games.