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Luiz Lima

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Luiz Lima
Lima in 2016
Personal information
Full nameLuiz Eduardo Carneiro da Silva de Souza Lima
Nationality Brazil
Born (1977-12-10) 10 December 1977 (age 46)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg 400 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1995 Mar del Plata 400 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1995 Mar del Plata 1500 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1999 Winnipeg 1500 m freestyle
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1997 Catania 400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1997 Catania 1500 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1995 Fukuoka 800 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1995 Fukuoka 1500 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1997 Catania 800 m freestyle
Luiz Lima
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
Incumbent
Assumed office
1 February 2019
ConstituencyRio de Janeiro
Personal details
Political partyPL (2022–present)
Other political
affiliations

Luiz Eduardo Carneiro da Silva de Souza Lima (born 10 December 1977) 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. He won the gold medal in the 400-metre freestyle at the 1999 Pan American Games.

In 1995, Luis Lima surpassed the Djan Madruga's record in the 1500-metre freestyle, 1976.[1] After this, broke the record again. His Brazilian record in the 1500-metre freestyle at Olympic pool lasted 11 years, between 1998 and 2009.[2]

In short course, 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,[3] and in 1999 with 14:56.82[4] and then 14m55s44.[5] He is also the former short-course South American record holder of the 800-metre freestyle, with a time of 7:50.22, obtained in 1998.[6]

At 16 years old, 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.[7][8]

Lima participated in the 1995 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m).[8] He finished 4th in the 1500-metre freestyle, with a time of 15:08.08.[9] He also swam the 400-metre freestyle.[10]

In 1995 Pan American Games, Luiz Lima won the silver medal in the 400-metre and the 1500-metre freestyle.[11]

Lima was at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where he finished 10th in the 4×200-metre freestyle, 11th in the 1500-metre freestyle, and 18th in the 400-metre freestyle.[12]

Lima participated in the 1997 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m),[8] where he finished 6th in the 1500-metre freestyle and 8th in the 400-metre freestyle.

At the 1998 World Aquatics Championships, in Perth, Lima went to the 1500-metre freestyle final, finishing in 6th place. He also swam the 400-metre freestyle, where he finished 10th.[8][13]

At the 1999 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m), in Hong Kong, Lima was a finalist in the 1500-metre freestyle, finishing 6th, and in the 400-metre freestyle, finishing 8th.[8][14]

In 1999 Pan American Games, Luis Lima won the gold medal in the 400-metre freestyle, and silver in the 1500-metre freestyle.[15] In the 400-metre freestyle, broke the South American record with a time of 3:52.25.[16]

He participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics, where he finished 13th in the 4×200-metre freestyle, 18th in the 1500-metre freestyle, and 17th in 400-metre freestyle.[12]

Luis Lima also participated in 2003 Pan American Games, staying in 4th place in the 1500-metre freestyle.[17]

At the 2003 World Aquatics Championships, Luis Lima finished 23rd in the 1500-metre freestyle[18] and 17th in the 800-metre freestyle.[19]

At the 2007 World Aquatics Championships, participated in the 5 km Marathon Swimming, finishing in 25th position, with a time of 58:30.0.[20]

On 14 December 2008, accepted the challenge to swim 35 km between Rio de Janeiro's beaches of Leme and Pontal, at Recreio dos Bandeirantes (contest inspired by the famous music of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, "From Leme to Pontal"). In which successfully met.[21]

At the 2009 World Aquatics Championships, Lima participated in the 5 km Marathon Swimming[22] where he finished in 19th place with a mark of 57:11.1.

Personal life

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Lima is married to Milene Comini and has a daughter.[23] He is Roman Catholic.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "By a thread, the oldest Brazilian record in sports". CBDA (in Portuguese). 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  2. ^ "With old swimsuit, Cesar Cielo takes gold and warrant: 'The record is not so scary'". Globoesporte (in Portuguese). 6 May 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  3. ^ Luiz Lima and Milene Comini celebrate together. .uol.com.br. Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
  4. ^ Luiz Lima hits new record. Agência Folha (28 February 1999). Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
  5. ^ Lima's record. Diariodecuiaba.com.br. Retrieved on 21 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Armando Negreiros beats South American record of 800-metre freestyle". UOL (in Portuguese). 4 July 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Results at 1994 Rome" (PDF). USA Swimming. 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Luiz lima profile". Best Swimming (in Portuguese). 8 June 2009. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  9. ^ O GLOBO News Archive – December 4, 1995, Morning, Sports, page 5. Acervo.oglobo.globo.com (23 December 2015). Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
  10. ^ O GLOBO News Archive – December 1, 1995, Morning, Sports, page 30. Acervo.oglobo.globo.com (23 December 2015). Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
  11. ^ "Brazil medals at 1995 Pan". UOL (in Portuguese). 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  12. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Luiz Lima". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  13. ^ "Results at 1998 Perth" (PDF). USA Swimming. 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  14. ^ "Results at 1999 Hong Kong" (PDF). USA Swimming. 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  15. ^ "Brazil medals at 1999 Pan". UOL (in Portuguese). 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  16. ^ "Armando is 10 hundredths of record, and goes to the World Championship". CBDA (in Portuguese). 17 December 2006. Archived from the original on 22 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  17. ^ "Luiz Lima at 2003 Pan". CBDA (in Portuguese). August 16, 2003. Archived from the original on February 18, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  18. ^ "Results of the 1500-metre freestyle at 2003 Barcelona". OmegaTiming. 26 July 2003. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  19. ^ "Results of the 800-metre freestyle at 2003 Barcelona". OmegaTiming. 24 July 2003. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  20. ^ "Luiz Lima disappoints in the World Aquatics". ZeroHora (in Portuguese). 18 March 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  21. ^ "Luiz Lima complete the crossing from Leme to Pontal in nine hours". EXTRA (in Portuguese). 14 December 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  22. ^ "Fifteen years later, Luiz Lima returns to the scene of his first World Cup for farewell". Globoesporte (in Portuguese). 20 July 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  23. ^ "Deputado bolsonarista, esposa e filha de 14 anos contraem COVID-19 no Rio".
  24. ^ "Luiz Lima reforça importância da família em encontro com arcebispo do Rio". 3 October 2020.
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