Iranildo Conceição Espíndola

Iranildo Conceição Espíndola (born 24 January 1969)[1] is a Brazilian para table tennis player who competes in international level events. He is a seven-time Parapan American Games champion and a four-time Pan American champion. He has participated at the Paralympic Games four times and has won one bronze medal.[2][3][4]

Iranildo Conceição Espíndola
Personal information
NicknameIran
Born (1969-01-24) 24 January 1969 (age 55)
Silvânia, Brazil
Sport
Country Brazil
SportPara table tennis
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
Disability classC2
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Men's teams C1-2
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro Men's singles C2
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro Men's teams C1-2
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara Men's singles C1-2
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara Men's teams C1-3
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Men's singles C2
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Men's teams C1-2
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Men's teams C1-2
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2003 Brasilia Men's singles C2
Gold medal – first place 2003 Brasilia Men's teams C1-2
Gold medal – first place 2005 Mar del Plata Men's singles C2
Gold medal – first place 2009 Margarita Island Men's teams C1-2
Silver medal – second place 2005 Mar del Plata Men's teams C5
Silver medal – second place 2017 San Jose Men's teams C3
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Buenos Aires Men's singles C2
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Margarita Island Men's singles C1-2
Bronze medal – third place 2013 San Jose Men's singles C2
Bronze medal – third place 2017 San Jose Men's singles C2

References edit

  1. ^ "Athens 2004 Paralympic Games - Table Tennis - Official Results Book". ipc-services.org. International Paralympic Committee. 19 September 2004.
  2. ^ "Iranildo Conceicao Espindola - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 16 November 2020.
  3. ^ "In great phase, Iranildo Espindola celebrates 50 years filled with titles, records and joys (in Portuguese)". cbtm.org.br. 24 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Brazil defeat Slovakia and wins bronze in table tennis (in Portuguese)". Gazeta Esportiva. 30 May 2017.