Felipe Lima

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2017 Worlds Previews: Peaty Teasing 57 Barrier in 100 Breast

Full Name:	Felipe Ferreira Lima
Born:	April 05th, 1985
	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Nationality:	Brazilian
Status:	Active

Felipe Lima is a competitive swimmer who represents Brazil internationally. Swimming in his first world championships (scm) in 2006, Lima has been a breaststroking force for over a decade, representing Brazil at a myriad of international competitions across the world. 2007 Pan American Games Lima Swam at his first Pan American games for Brazil in 2007, which happened to be in Rio de Janeiro, helping Brazil to a silver medal in the 4x100 medley relay. 2011 Pan American Games At his next Pan Ams, Lima upped the ante, winning a silver medal individually in the 100 breast and helping Brazil to a gold in the 4x100 medley relay. 2012 Olympic Games In 2012, Lima qualified for his first Olympics in the 100 breaststroke. In London, he qualified for semi finals and placed 13th overall in the 100 breast. 2013 World Championships At his 3rd long course world championships, Lima won a bronze medal in the 100 breast, going a personal best of 59.65 to touch 3rd overall. 2015 Pan American Games At the 2015 Pan Ams, Lima not only repeated as the defending 100 breast silver medalist, but also helped Brazil repeat as defending champs in the 4x100 medley relay. 2016 Short Course World Championships In Windsor, Lima added to his international …

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