Catarina

Guimaraes

Quick Facts

• Born with cerebral palsy, which affects her motor skills
• Despite this, she displayed an early interest in sports and participated in various athletic activities during her childhood
• Starting with Tae Kwon Do, Guimaraes is a 2nd Degree Black Belt... Guimaraes is also a Para Indoor Rock Climbing Medalist, CP Soccer MVP, and World Cup Winner
• Attended Cranford High School in New Jersey, where she made both soccer and Varsity track teams
Was also a CP Soccer Women's World Cup Winner and MVP for the 2022 CP Soccer World Cup held in Salou, Spain, as part of the first-ever team fielded by US SoccerHas been an advocate for disability sports and often shares her journey to inspire othersEnjoys spending time with her family and friends, and she is passionate about promoting inclusivity in sportsIs the proud owner of a tripod rescue that serves as a service animal to support her in everyday activitiesOutside of athletics, she is pursuing a degree in exercise physiologyA two-time published author, she is also working on her third book which is still in development

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2024 – bronze (200m T38 - Women), 6th (Long Jump T38 - Women), 7th (400m T38 - Women), 8th (100m T38 - Women)
• Years of participation: 100m T38 - Women 2024; 200m T38 - Women 2024; 400m T38 - Women 2024; Long Jump T38 - Women 2024
• Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
• Bronze – 2024 (200m T38 - Women)

Career Highlights

• ParaPan American Games Santiago 2023, silver (Long Jump T36/37/38 - Women, 100m T38 - Women)
• ParaPan American Games Lima 2019, bronze (400m T38 - Women, Long Jump T36/37/38 - Women, 100m T38 - Women)

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian
• Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 8th (Long Jump T38 - Women), 12th (400m T38 - Women), 13th (400m T13 - Women), 14th (100m T38 - Women)