UB515 Year Seven | 2020
Athletes
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Sergio Cordeiro - BRAZIL/Rio de Janeiro/Magé - 66 years old
- UB515 2019, 2015 and 2014;
- Erdinger Alkohofrei UB515 2018; 2017 and 2016;
- Deca Ironman 2019;
- Aquatic Marathon 2019;
- 1,000 km of the 2018 Brazil Race;
- Ultramarathon 300 km 2017;
- Deca-Ironman World Challenge 2007 Champion;
- Silver Medal at the Deca-Ironman World Challenge 2010;
- Bronze Medal at the Deca-Ironman World Challenge 2012;
- 10 participations in the Ultraman World Championships and Ultraman Canada;
- Death Valley Marathon;
- Everest Marathon;
- https://www.facebook.com/sergiocordeiro.cordeiro.902?fref=ts ;
- Numerous sports competitions with the most varied distances, with an emphasis on ultra-distances;
- 35 years of triathlon, one of the forerunners of the sport in Brazil.
Fred Alves - BRAZIL/São Paulo/Americana - 44 years old
- UB515 2019;
- Erdinger Alkohofrei UB515 2018; 2017 and 2016;
- Ironman Brazil 2016;
- Ironman Brazil 2015;
- Ironman Brazil 2014;
- Ironman Brazil 2013;
- Ironman Brazil 2012;
- Ironman Cozumel 2012;
- Ironman Brazil 2011;
- Ironman Brazil 2010;
- 12 hours of MTB – Cemucan;
- Why do you want to participate in UB515: "I started cycling in 1989 at the city's cycling school. In the 90's I participated in some long races such as around the coast of Paraná and around Santa Catarina, and I ended up identifying myself with long races. to participate would be for two reasons: for the encouragement and support of fellow triathlete Paulo Calil, who has already completed some Ultramans, and the second wish is to be able to participate alongside the legends that I followed on Bicispoint in the 90s, Alexandre Ribeiro and Sergio Cordeiro".
Alex Correia Pinheiro - BRAZIL/Alagoas/Pilar - 38 years old
- Erdinger Alkohofrei UB515 2016 and 2015;
- Ironman Brazil 2013;
- Long distance to Fortaleza;
- Long Distance João Pessoa;
- Because I want to participate in UB515: "Having the opportunity to once again test my own limits, and it's a time to get together and see this great family that is part of the UB515 family."
Alexandre Constantino de Almeida - BRAZIL/Paraná/ Curitiba - 39 years old
- Erdinger Alkohofrei UB515 2017;
- Ultramarathon Morretes - Guaraquecaba 105 Km 2018;
- Audax Tri (Praia Mansa - Quatro Barras) 3000 - 180 - 30, 2018;
- Ironman Brasil Florianópolis 2016;
- Ironman Brasil Florianópolis 2015;
- Ultramarathon Morretes - Guaraquecaba 80 Km 2016;
- 2015 Curitiba Marathon;
- Triathlon TH3 2016 - Caiobá (70.3);
- Because he wants to participate in the UB515: "I started cycling when I was 16 years old in Morretes (distance of 120 km), and since then I've always liked to ride long bikes. Even after a while off, and after being motivated after watching a race from Ironman, I became even more passionate about endurance sports after completing my first Ironman.I participated in the UB515 in 2017....then then...challenge, friendship, family, humility...I really couldn't miss it again. ”
Pedro Morganti - BRAZIL / São Paulo / São Paulo - 57 years old
- UB515 2019;
- Erdinger Alkoholfrei UB515 2018;
- Ohana Kahi - Triathlon Global Meeting 2018;
- Ultraman Hawaii;
- Ironman Brasil Florianópolis 2019 and 2017;
- Ironman Hawaii World Championship;
- 20 x Ironman 140.6;
- Pirassununga Long Distance Triathlon;
- 2 x Cape Epic;
- 3 x Brasil Ride;
- Return to Florianópolis Island 75 km;
- Challenger Patagonia - 7 days of adventure racing;
- Because you want to participate in UB515: "Because acquiring new experiences in the sport is essential. One day after another. Aloha!”.
Aline Luftmann Fernandes - BRAZIL/São Paulo/São Paulo - 44 years old
- UB515 2019;
- Challenge Salvador 2018;
- GP Extreme São Carlos 2018;
- Ironman Brazil 2017;
- Ironman Mar Del Plata 2017;
- GP Extreme São Carlos 2017;
- Ironman Fortaleza 2016;
- Ironman Fortaleza 2015;
- Challenge Maceió 2016;
- Ironman Brazil 2014;
- Ironman Brazil 2013;
- Ironman Brazil 2011;
- Ironman Brazil 2010;
- Pirassununga Triathlon Long Distance 2011;
- Ubatuba Triathlon Long Distance 2009;
- Because he wants to participate in the UB515: "In 2008 I took my first triathlon race and I've already been interested in trying longer races. Since the time I only ran, I've always preferred long distances. I like the challenge of overcoming the distance, winning each stage of the race test and the feeling of resisting every km. I want to experience this in a tougher test, and who knows, continue doing this distance”.
Alessandro Silva de Medeiros – USA/Florida/Deerfield Beach – 50 years old
- Erdinger Alkoholfrei UB515 2018 and 2016;
- Ultraman Hawaii 2019 and 2018;
- Ultraman Florida 2017;
- Open Water Miami 2017;
- Ironman 70.3 Miami 2017;
- Ironman Cozumel;
- 3x 50Km Trail Run, Staten Island, NY;
- 2x 80Km Trail Run, The North Face Endurance Challenge, Bear Mountain, NY;
- 9x Ironman 70.3 Finisher
- 1x Grand Fondo NY 100miles bike;
- Ultramarathon 80km, San Francisco, CA – December;
- Because he wants to participate in UB515: "I love traveling long distances, I feel at peace. The values added by the organization caught my attention (love, friendship and family) and I try to pass it on to my daughters."
Gustavo Guaraldi - BRAZIL/São Paulo/São Paulo - 38 years old
- Ironman South Africa 2019;
- Ironman Florianópolis 2018;
- Ironman Florianópolis 2017;
- Ironman 70.3 Maceió 2018;
- Ironman 70.3 Palms 2017;
- Long Distance Triathlon Pirassununga 2018;
- Triathlon TH3 Paranaense Triathlon 2016;
- Interlagos Cycling Challenge;
- Berlin Marathon 2017;
- São Paulo Marathon;
- Buenos Aires Marathon;
- Because he wants to participate in the UB515: "I'm driven by endorphins. I've practiced sports all my life. Since I was little I used to go to Santos. I once saw that a sports competition was taking place and I discovered that it was a triathlon race, the Troféu Brasil. I thought about time that one day I needed to participate in this...Since then I started in short, medium, and Ironman as a goal. When I was introduced to UB515, in addition to looking for other challenges, I had the opportunity to be closer to some of my idols : Alexandre Ribeiro, Sergio Cordeiro, Ivan Albano, among others. It will be a great experience."
Aléssio Eulálio Dantas - BRAZIL/Piauí/Teresina - 38 years old
- Goat of Plague Triathlon - 2019;
- Goat of Plague Triathlon - 2018;
- Triathlon Goat of Plague - 2017;
- Ironman 70.3 Palms 2017;
- BR 135 Ultramarathon 2019 80 km;
- Ceará Long Distance Championship – Triathlon – 2019, 2018 and 2017 (Brazilian Championship);
- Ironman 70.3 Fortaleza 2017;
- Ironman 70.3 Alagoas 2018 and 2017;
- São Paulo Marathon 2019;
- Challenge Maceió 2016;
- Because I want to participate in UB515: "Triathlon is my life. Evolving in this sport to reach ever greater distances and challenges motivates me to develop as a human being. I try to become a better person every day."
Fernando Carlos Falcão do Vale - BRAZIL/Minas Gerais/Governador Valadares - 45 years old
- Ironman Brazil 2019;
- Ironman Brazil 2018;
- Ironman Brazil 2013;
- Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis 2019 and 2018;
- Ironman 70.3 Maceió 2018 and 2017;
- Ironman 70.3 Rio de Janeiro 2019, 2017 and 2015;
- Triathlon Caiobá TH3 – 2019;
- Fuzileiros Navais Ultramarathon - 24 hrs;
- Army Night Race - Vila Velha - 12 hrs;
- Buenos Aires Marathon;
- 2 x Rio de Janeiro Marathon;
- 2 x São Paulo Marathon;
- Curitiba Marathon;
- Because he wants to participate in UB515: "It is a passion of mine and my family to participate in sporting events. We live challenges and this is our fuel to face any difficulty, we are strengthened. The challenge and dream now is to cross the finish line of UB515 with my family".
Alexandre Paiva Vieira dos Santos - BRAZIL/Santos/São Paulo - 30 years
- Ironman Brazil 2019;
- Ultramarathon Bertioga-Maresias 75km 2019;
- 29th International Triathlon of Santos 2020;
- Because he wants to participate in UB515: "When I discovered diabetes when I was 19 years old, I lost 10 kilos in 5 days. The concern with the discovery was replaced by a story of overcoming obstacles under construction and UB515 is part of that story. I've been an athlete with diabetes since 2009 and amateur triathlete since 2017. My mission as the first Brazilian athlete with diabetes to participate in the competition is to awaken attitudes in the community of athletes and non-athletes with diabetes to improve the quality of their lives.
Diogo Decker - BRAZIL/Londrina/Paraná - 31 years old
- Ultraman Florida 2020;
- Patagonman 2019;
- Iron Capixaba 2019;
- 301km Extreme Athletes ;
- Because he wants to participate in UB515: "I believe that ultradistances are a mental and physical challenge. They are tests made with more calm and fun. I want to take the UB because it is in my country and also a very respected event with good and good energy ."
João Marcos de Paula Fernandes - BRAZIL/Rio de Janeiro/Rio de Janeiro - 32 years old
- Ironman Brazil 2019;
- Iron Capixaba 2019;
- Challenge Cerrado 70.3 2018;
- Ironman Rio de Janeiro 70.3 2017;
- Ironman Brasil Fortaleza 2016 ;
- Why I want to participate in the UB515: "I like long distances; I love training and I try to overcome my own limits. I've dreamed of the UB515 for a long time. With the evolution of training and competitions over the years, I feel ready to do this great desire. I have an absurd desire to participate in this competition. I am a great admirer of Alexandre Ribeiro and have followed the competition since the first edition. My family: father, mother, son and, especially, wife, are totally involved and motivated to give me all the support necessary for me to fulfill my dream of completing the UB515. I am an army captain, graduated in physical education from the Army Physical Education School and currently work improving the physical conditioning of the young sergeants of our institution. to UB515 will inspire many people within the army."
Alesandro Antonio da Silveira - BRAZIL/Porto Alegre/Rio Grande do Sul - 45 years old
- Ironman Brazil 2019;
- Ironman Florianópolis 70.3 2019;
- Ironman São Paulo 70.3 2019;
- Challenge Florianópolis 2018;
- Because I want to participate in the UB515: "I practice for the challenges and rewards that distances provide. My performance has been happening race by race. The desire to participate in the race represents my evolution as a person and later as an athlete. I want an understanding of my limitations, virtues and examples that I can pass on to mine."
Marcos Massignan Mansani - BRAZIL/Curitiba/Paraná - 41 years old
- Patagonman 2019;
- L'étape Brasil 2019;
- GP Extreme Penha 202;
- Ironman Brazil 2018;
- 3X Ironman finisher;
- 3X 70.3 finisher
- Because I want to participate in UB515: "I'm challenged. After my participation in Patagonman 2019, I'm looking for events with characteristics that demand greater autonomy/experience from the athletes, events that enable and promote the spirit of brotherhood between participants and organizers.
The possibility of participating in UB515 2021 has been motivating me a lot to stay active during the pandemic period. Due to changes in my professional career, for the first time in my sporting history, I will have flexible schedules for training, which I consider essential for a challenging race like the UB515."
Ricardo Almeida – BRAZIL/São Paulo/São Paulo - 43 years old
- Ironman Cozumel - 2020;
- Comrades Legends 90 Km - 2020;
- Everesting 257.6 km - 2020;
- Ironman 70.3 São Paulo - 2019;
- Ohana Kahi Triathlon 127.5 - 2019;
- Comrades 90 km - 2019;
- 90 km run 2019;
- BR 135 Race + Ground 240 Km - 2019;
- Bertioga Maresias Race 75 Km - 2019;
- Unogwaja 1,650 km of cycling + 90 km of running - 2018;
- BR 135 + Double 160 Km – 2017;
- Because he wants to participate in UB515: "It is in the ultra-distances that self-knowledge lives, inner peace, children of the moments in which we gradually expand our own limits."
Fabiano de Melo - BRAZIL/São Paulo/Carapicuíba - 37 years old
- Insanoman Ultra 339 Kms - 2021;
- Insanoman Hard Triathlon 224 Kms - 2020;
- Triathlon GP Extreme 111 Kms - 2020;
- Soloman 2019 – 113 Kms – 2019;
- Duathlons;
- Audax – 200 Kms;
- World Kung Fu Champion;
- Several titles in Muay Thai;
- Martial arts teacher;
- Why do you want to participate in UB515: "Due to our capacity for overcoming and interior renewal. Greater distances make me go beyond my limits. RESILIENCE."
Fabiano de Melo - BRAZIL/São Paulo/Carapicuíba - 37 years old
- Insanoman Ultra 339 Kms - 2021;
- Insanoman Hard Triathlon 224 Kms - 2020;
- Triathlon GP Extreme 111 Kms - 2020;
- Soloman 2019 – 113 Kms – 2019;
- Duathlons;
- Audax – 200 Kms;
- World Kung Fu Champion;
- Several titles in Muay Thai;
- Martial arts teacher;
- Why do you want to participate in UB515: "Due to our capacity for overcoming and interior renewal. Greater distances make me go beyond my limits. RESILIENCE."