Brazilian sport experienced a gala night last Thursday (2) with the delivery, at Cidade das Artes, in Rio de Janeiro, of the Brazil Olímpico Award, which crowned the best athletes and coaches in the country last season. And the highlights of the ceremony were gymnast Rebeca Andrade and runner Alison dos Santos, chosen as the best athletes, respectively, in the female and male categories. Owner of two Olympic medals (one gold in the jump and one silver in the all-around) at the Tokyo Games, the Flamengo athlete had a magical 2022, winning a gold in the all-around and a bronze in the ground at the World Cup Artistic Gymnastics held in Liverpool (England). “It makes me proud to represent gymnastics and Brazil around the world. I thank the whole team that was always by my side to come back every time, fulfill my dreams and goals after each injury, and Chico, my coach, who never let go of my hand. He’s almost like a father to me. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be here today”, declared Rebeca. THE BEST ATHLETES OF 2022 🏆🇧🇷🔹 Alison dos Santos🔸 Rebeca Andrade Of achievements, this duo understands well, right? Congratulations champions!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/upddSqBWkU — Time Brasil (@timebrasil) February 3, 2023 Like the gymnast, Alison dos Santos conquered the world, but in the 400 meters hurdles. Piu, as the athlete is known, achieved the feat in the United States in a race in which he surpassed world record holder Karsten Warholm. In addition, the São Paulo player secured, undefeated, the title of the 2022 season of the Diamond League (Diamond League), the main athletics competition circuit on the planet. “Here are the best of the best. I congratulate everyone who participated in this with me and were part of my trajectory. Thanks to all my sponsors. This result is very important as an athlete, to meet someone on the street and hear that I am an inspiration to people, even those who don’t play sports, but who admire me and grew up in life after seeing something of mine. I do it with pride, with desire, it’s worth it. We are Brazilians and we can conquer whatever we want,” she said. Another highly significant award was received by former athlete Daiane dos Santos, who received the Adhemar Ferreira da Silva Trophy, given to someone who represents the values that marked the career and life of the two-time Olympic triple jump champion, such as ethics, efficiency technique and physics, sportsmanship, respect for others, companionship and collective spirit. This is Dona Magda, mother of Daiane dos Santos 🤸🏾♀️With the ✊🏿 while her daughter gave a speech and received homage at the Brasil Olímpico Awards. February 3, 2023 In addition to the honor, Daiane received a great tribute from Rebeca Andrade, who said that the former gymnast has always been a reference for her. “It’s amazing to be a person who motivates and encourages. And to hear that from a girl who represents everything Rebeca stands for is wonderful. It’s really good to hear. But the best thing is to see her there”, declared Daiane. Sports lovers participated in the celebration by choosing the winner of the Atleta da Torcida award, which went to table tennis player Hugo Calderano. In addition, the Brazil Olímpico Award crowned the highlights of each Olympic modality in the year 2022. Highlights by modality: Open Waters – Ana Marcela CunhaAtletismo – Alison dos SantosBadminton – Ygor CoelhoBasketball 3×3 – Vitória MarcelinoBasketball 5×5 – Bruno CabocloBoliche – Stephanie Migliore Dubbio Martins and Roberta Camargo RodriguesBoxing – Beatriz FerreiraBreaking – Luan dos SantosCanoeing Slalom – Ana Sátila VargasCanoeing Speed - Isaquias QueirozBMX Freestyle Cycling – Gustavo de OliveiraBMX Racing Cycling – Paola Reis SantosRoad Cycling – Ana Vitoria MagalhaesMountain Bike Cycling – Henrique AvanciniTrack Cycling – Alice de MeloSnow Sports – Jaqueline MourãoIce Sports – Nicole SilveiraSport Climbing – Anja KöhlerFencing – Nathalie MoellhausenWater Skiing – Felipe Simioni NevesFootball – RicharlisonArtistic Gymnastics – Rebeca AndradeTrampoline Gymnastics – Alice Hellem GomesRhythmic Gymnastics – Geovanna Santos da SilvaGolf – Frederico Biondi F igueiredoHandball – Bruna Aparecida de PaulaEquestrian Dressage – João Victor OlivaEquestrian Eventing – Carlos Eduardo RamadamEquestrian Jumping – Marlon ZanotelliGround Hockey – Arthur de AzevedoJudo – Mayra AguiarKarate – Douglas BroseWeight Lifting – Laura AmaroSwimming – Guilherme CostaArtistic Swimming – Laura MiccuciFigure Skating – Bianca Corteze AmeixeiroSpeed Skating – Guilherme Abel RochaModern Pentathlon – Isabela de AbreuWater Polo – Letícia BelorioRowing – Beatriz CardosoRugby – Luiza CamposDiving – Ingrid de OliveiraSkate – Rayssa LealSquash – Laura Souza Bezerra da SilvaSurfing – Filipe ToledoTaekwondo – Milena TitoneliTennis – Beatriz HaddadTable Tennis – Hugo CalderanoArchery – Marcus Vinicius D’Almeida Sport Shooting – Geovana MeyerTriathlon – Luisa DuarteSailing – Martine Grael and Kahena KunzeBeach Volleyball – Duda Lisboa – Ana PatriciaVoleyball – Gabriela GuimarãesWrestling – Laís Nunes
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