Hobbies
Going to the cinema, spending time at the beach. (fgp-ginastica.pt, 19 Jun 2017)
Occupation
Athlete, Business Owner, Coach
Education
Sports Science - University of Lisbon: Portugal
Spoken languages
English, Portuguese
Club
Ginasio Clube Portugues [GCP]: Lisbon, POR
Coach
Pedro Almeida [national], POR
Injuries
In April 2012 he tore the anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] in his right knee during a training session. (maisfutebol.iol.pt, 13 Apr 2012)
Start sporting career
He took up the sport at age five. "I started in a regular, recreational class and from the age of six I focused on artistic gymnastics."
Reason for taking up the sport
His parents were involved in the sport, and thought that gymnastics would be the ideal way for Almeida to develop his physical abilities.
Most memorable sporting achievement
His performance at the 2010 World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (fgp-ginastica.pt, 19 Jun 2017; sic.sapo.pt, 20 Feb 2017)
Additional information
BUSINESS OWNER
In 2016 he set up 'Gym4Cross', which provides gymnastics workshops for CrossFit athletes. (Facebook page, 26 Sep 2018; bwizer.com, 01 Sep 2018)
COACH
He is a certificated Grade II gymnastics coach by the Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth [IPDJ]. He coaches young male gymnasts at the Ginasio Clube Portugues [GCP] in Lisbon, Portugal. (bwizer.com, 01 Sep 2018; sic.sapo.pt, 20 Feb 2017)
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