Luiz Eduardo Carneiro da Silva de Souza Lima was born on 10 December 1977 and is a long-distance freestyle swimmer and Federal Deputy of Rio de Janeiro from Brazil, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.
16 Facts About Luiz Lima
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Luiz Lima won the gold medal in the 400-metre freestyle at the 1999 Pan American Games.
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In 1995, Luis Lima surpassed the Djan Madruga's record in the 1500-metre freestyle, 1976.
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In short course, Luiz Lima was the South American record holder in the 1500-metre freestyle with a time of 15:00.32 in 1997, beating the record again in 1998 with 14:57.87, and in 1999 with 14:56.82 and then 14m55s44.
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Luiz Lima is the former short-course South American record holder of the 800-metre freestyle, with a time of 7:50.22, obtained in 1998.
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At 16 years old, Luiz Lima went to the 1994 World Aquatics Championships, in Rome, where he finished 12th in the 1500-metre freestyle, and 21st in the 400-metre freestyle.
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Luiz Lima participated in the 1995 FINA World Swimming Championships.
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Luiz Lima finished 4th in the 1500-metre freestyle, with a time of 15:08.08.
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In 1995 Pan American Games, Luiz Lima won the silver medal in the 400-metre and the 1500-metre freestyle.
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Luiz Lima participated in the 1997 FINA World Swimming Championships, where he finished 6th in the 1500-metre freestyle and 8th in the 400-metre freestyle.
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At the 1998 World Aquatics Championships, in Perth, Luiz Lima went to the 1500-metre freestyle final, finishing in 6th place.
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At the 1999 FINA World Swimming Championships, in Hong Kong, Luiz Lima was a finalist in the 1500-metre freestyle, finishing 6th, and in the 400-metre freestyle, finishing 8th.
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In 1999 Pan American Games, Luis Luiz Lima won the gold medal in the 400-metre freestyle, and silver in the 1500-metre freestyle.
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Luis Luiz Lima participated in 2003 Pan American Games, staying in 4th place in the 1500-metre freestyle.
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At the 2003 World Aquatics Championships, Luis Luiz Lima finished 23rd in the 1500-metre freestyle and 17th in the 800-metre freestyle.
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Luiz Lima is married to Milene Comini and has a daughter.