11 Facts About Poliana Okimoto

Poliana Okimoto was born on March 8,1983 and is a Brazilian long-distance swimmer.

Poliana Okimoto was at the 2002 FINA World Swimming Championships in Moscow, where she finished 18th in the 800-metre freestyle.

Poliana Okimoto finished 7th in the inaugural aquatic marathon at the 2008 Olympics.

In 2009, Poliana Okimoto won the marathon swimming World Cup, winning 9 of 11 stages held, becoming the first Brazilian champion of the sport.

Poliana Okimoto was considered by Epoca magazine one of the 100 most influential Brazilians in 2009.

Poliana Okimoto was at the 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, where she finished 20th in the 400-metre freestyle.

At the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Poliana Okimoto repeated the 2007 result, and again won the silver.

At the 2013 World Aquatics Championships, in Barcelona, Poliana Okimoto had a historical participation.

Poliana Okimoto won the silver medal in the Women's 5K race, and, some days later, became the World Champion in the 10K race.

At the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Poliana Okimoto finished 6th in the 10 km marathon.

Poliana Okimoto initially finished fourth at the 10 km race at the 2016 Olympics hosted by Brazil.