Joelma Sousa
Joelma das Neves Sousa (born 13 July 1984) is a Brazilian sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres.[3] She represented Brazil at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.[4][5]
 Souza at the 2016 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Joelma das Neves Sousa |
| Born | 13 July 1984 Timon, Maranhão, Brazil |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 m |
| Club | Pinheiros |
| Coached by | Sanderlei Parrela[1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 400 m – 51.54 (2012)[2] |
| Updated on 15 April 2014. | |
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Brazil | |||||
| 2011 | South American Championships | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 4th | 400 m | 53.42 |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:31.66 | |||
| World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 18th (h) | 4 × 100 m relay | 3:32.43 | |
| Pan American Games | Guadalajara, México | 6th | 400 m | 52.34 A | |
| 2nd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:29.59 A | |||
| 2012 | Ibero-American Championships | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 3rd | 400 m | 52.72 |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:28.56 | |||
| Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 4th (h) | 400 m | 52.69 | |
| 7th (h) | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:32.95 | |||
| 2013 | South American Championships | Cartagena, Colombia | 1st | 400 m | 52.25 |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:35.37 | |||
| World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 29th (h) | 400 m | 53.01 | |
| 2014 | South American Games | Santiago, Chile | 3rd | 400 m | 52.75 |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:35.07 | |||
| Ibero-American Championships | São Paulo, Brazil | 3rd | 400 m | 53.04 | |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:29.66 | |||
| 2016 | Ibero-American Championships | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:32.30 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 16th (h) | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:30.27 | |
References
- Joelma das Neves. cob.org.br
- Joelma Sousa at World Athletics
- A Equipe – Atletas Feminino – Perfil – Joelma das Neves (in Portuguese), Clube de Atletismo BM&F Bovespa, retrieved 15 April 2014
- "Joelma Souza". London 2012. Archived from the original on 30 May 2013.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joelma Sousa". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012.
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