Safeguarding teams
Joanna Maranhão
Olympian and survivor advocate who has campaigned for stronger protections in sport.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Olympian and survivor advocate who has campaigned for stronger protections in sport.
Joanna de Albuquerque Maranhão Bezerra de Melo, or Joanna Maranhão (born April 29, 1987 in Recife, Pernambuco) is a swimmer from Brazil, who competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 2004. She was a finalist in the 400-metre individual medley at 2004 Athens, finishing in 5th place, the best position of all time obtained by the Brazil women's swimming, along with Piedade Coutinho. Joanna also broke countless Brazilian and South American records.
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Achievements and distinctions
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Olympian and survivor advocate who has campaigned for stronger protections in sport.
Career and education
Field of contribution
Athlete rights · Safeguarding teams
Major competitions and events
2012 Summer Olympics · 2008 Summer Olympics · 2004 Summer Olympics · swimming at the 2016 Summer Olympics
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