In Paris, women made up approximately 42 percent of Brazil’s team and secured the majority of the country’s gold medals, with 13 out of 25.
Brazil's last two gold medals were won by Gesteira, in the 50-meter freestyle class S9, and by Bandeira, the world record holder in the 100-meter butterfly class S14.
The Brazilian, who competes in Grade IV (for athletes with mild impairments in one or two limbs or with moderate visual impairment), also secured a bronze.
Samuel de Oliveira (photo), 17 years old, helped the Minas Gerais team with seven medals (six gold and one bronze), while João Pedro Brutos added six first places.
Evelyn Oliveira from São Paulo was the highlight of the Brazilian team this Tuesday (Dec. 6), with a smashing 18–0 victory over South African Elanza Jordaan.
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