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=== 25 Meters Pool ===
=== 25 Meters Pool ===


*50 meters Breaststroke. 28.99 - [[Silves]] ([[2007]]) - 770 FINA Points
* 50 meters Breaststroke | 28.99 | [[Silves]] | ([[2007]]) | 770 FINA Points
*100 meters Breaststroke. 1.01.74 - [[Silves]] ([[2007]]) - 821 FINA Points
*100 meters Breaststroke | 1.01.74 | [[Silves]] | ([[2007]]) | 821 FINA Points
*200 meters Breaststroke. 2.14.34 - [[Óbidos, Portugal|Óbidos]] ([[2007]]) - 808 FINA Points
*200 meters Breaststroke | 2.14.34 | [[Óbidos, Portugal|Óbidos]] | ([[2007]]) | 808 FINA Points


=== 50 Meters Pool ===
=== 50 Meters Pool ===


*50 meters Breaststroke. 29.24 - [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]] ([[2007]]) - 825 FINA Points
* 50 meters Breaststroke | 29.24 | [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]] | ([[2007]]) | 825 FINA Points
*100 meters Breaststroke. 1.04.35 - [[Aveiro]] ([[2007]]) - 794 FINA Points
*100 meters Breaststroke | 1.04.35 | [[Aveiro]] | ([[2007]]) | 794 FINA Points
*200 meters Breaststroke - 2.19.36 - [[Málaga]] ([[2009]]) - 789 FINA Points
*200 meters Breaststroke | 2.19.36 | [[Málaga]] | ([[2009]]) | 789 FINA Points


== Portuguese National Recordes ==
== Portuguese National Recordes ==

Revision as of 21:21, 8 April 2009

Ricardo Varela
Ricardo Varela at Multinations Júnior, Geneva
Personal information
Full nameRicardo José Silva Varela
NationalityPortuguese
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBreaststroke
ClubClube Naval Setubalense

Ricardo José Silva Varela (born September 5, 1989) is a Portuguese swimmer from Clube Naval Setubalense. He has practised swimming since he was three years old, and has been a professional swimmer for about 11 years. Varela started to swim, until the age of 8 in Clube Fluvial Vilacondense, in Vila do Conde. Since then he represents the CNS, becoming national champion, record holder and be a part of the National Team. His best stroke is breaststroke, in the distances of 50,100 and 200 meters, and right now is a senior. He's trained by Pedro Vale (Head Coach), Mário Espada and Adelaide Botelho.

Career Highlights

2002-2003

  • Twice South Portugal Champion
  • Best swimer at Vale do Tejo Cup
  • Gold Medal at TAP Meeting Internacional
  • Three gold medals and one silver medal at the Region Championships
  • Six Region relay titles
  • National Champion and Silver medal at the National Championship

2003-2004

  • Silver Medal at Estoril Meeting Internacional
  • Five Gold medals and two Silver medals at the Region Championships
  • One Gold, one Silver medal, and two bronze medals at the National Championships
  • Gold Medal at TAP Meeting Internacional
  • Bronze Medal in relay in the National Championships
  • Three Gold medals and two Silver Medals in relay at the Region Championships

2004-2005

  • In the National Team twice: Multinations Youth and European Youth Olympic Festival
  • Bronze medal at Multinations Youth
  • Silver Medal at Estoril Meeting Internacional
  • Gold Medal at TAP Meeting Internacional
  • Three gold medals and silver medal at the National Championships
  • Two gold medals at the Region Championships
  • Two gold medal and two silver medals in relay at the National Championships
  • Gold Medal in relay at the Region Championships

2005-2006

  • Three bronze medals at the Junior National Championships

(Outdated)

2006-2007

  • Three Gold Medals at the Junior National Championships
  • Gold Medal at Multinations Junior
  • Tenth place and tenth second place at the European Junior Championships
  • Two Silver Medals and one bronze Medal at the Summer National Championships

2007-2008

  • Second best team at the National Clubs Championship
  • Fourth best performance at 100 meters breaststroke in the 25 meter's pool
  • Bronze Medal at the Winter National Championships
  • Two silver medals at Loulé International Meeting
  • One Silver Medal and two bronze Medals at the Summer National Championships

2008-2009

  • National Champion and bronze medal at the Short Course Portuguese National Championships
  • Seventh, Eighth and Twelfth place at the 11º Luxemburg EuroMeet
  • Two Silver Medals at the 3º Póvoa de Varzim Internacional Meeting
  • Eleven place at the Spanish Open Championships


Abstract

  • South Portugal Championships: Two Gold Medals
  • Region Championships: Ten Gold Medals, Three Silver Medals (Outdated)
  • National Championships: Nine Gold Medals, Seven Silver Medals, Nine Bronze Medals
  • Best swimer at Vale do Tejo Cup in 2003
  • Three Consecutive Gold Titles at TAP International Meeting
  • Six times in the National Team
  • Bronze Medal at Multinations Youth
  • Gold Medal and Silver Medal in the Multinations Junior
  • Tenth place and tenth second place at the European Junior Championships


Best Performances

25 Meters Pool

  • 50 meters Breaststroke | 28.99 | Silves | (2007) | 770 FINA Points
  • 100 meters Breaststroke | 1.01.74 | Silves | (2007) | 821 FINA Points
  • 200 meters Breaststroke | 2.14.34 | Óbidos | (2007) | 808 FINA Points

50 Meters Pool

  • 50 meters Breaststroke | 29.24 | Antwerp, Belgium | (2007) | 825 FINA Points
  • 100 meters Breaststroke | 1.04.35 | Aveiro | (2007) | 794 FINA Points
  • 200 meters Breaststroke | 2.19.36 | Málaga | (2009) | 789 FINA Points

Portuguese National Recordes

50 Meters Pool

  • 100 meters Breaststroke - G4. 1.13.86 - Restelo, Lisbon (2004) (record holder)

(Outdated)


National Team Athlete


Open Water

  • World Cup (Setúbal) - 10 km
  • Setúbal Open Water - 2,6 km
  • Sesimbra Open Water - 1,5 km
  • Sines Open Water - 1,5 km
  • Castelo de Bode Open Water - 10 km

Academic Life

Academic History