Thalita Vitória Simplício da Silva (born 20 August 1997) is a Brazilian Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting and long jump events at international elite events. She is a Paralympic silver medalist, a six-time Parapan American Games silver medalist and a World champion in sprinting.
Career She was one of the first dozen Brazilian paralympians cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021. Other early choices to be included were Jerusa Geber dos Santos (who also competes in T11), Rayane Soares (T13), Beth Gomes (F52), Claudiney Batista (F56), Cícero Nobre (F57) and Thiago Paulino.
Personal life Simplício was born with impaired vision and went completely blind aged twelve.
References
External links Thalita Vitoria Simplicio da Silva at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics (alternate link, alternate link 2)