Daniel Dias
Discipline: Swimming
Country: Brazil
He was born without hands and just one leg but got inspired to compete in swimming after watching Brazilian swimmer Clodoaldo Silva compete at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. He has achieved 4 golds, 3 silvers and 2 bronze medals at the last Paralympics celebrated in Rio 2016 and broke multiple world records.
Motivational quote: “Disability is a limiting word that classifies a person. We all have deficiencies and limits. I am not a disabled athlete, I am a Paralympic athlete”