Daiane dos Santos

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Daiane dos Santos

Daiane Garcia dos Santos (born February 10, 1983) is a retired Brazilian artistic gymnast who is best known for her achievements on the floor exercise. She is notable for being the first Brazilian gymnast to win a gold medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Daiane dos Santos was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. She began her gymnastics career at a young age and quickly showed promise in the sport. Her talent was recognized early on, and she was soon competing at national and international levels.

Career Highlights[edit | edit source]

Daiane dos Santos made her mark on the international gymnastics scene in the early 2000s. She is particularly renowned for her performances on the floor exercise, where she introduced several new elements that have since been named after her.

2003 World Championships[edit | edit source]

In 2003, Daiane dos Santos won the gold medal on the floor exercise at the 2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Anaheim, California. This victory was historic as it marked the first time a Brazilian gymnast had won a gold medal at the World Championships.

Olympic Games[edit | edit source]

Daiane dos Santos represented Brazil at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and again at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Although she did not medal at the Olympics, her performances were highly regarded, and she remained a key figure in Brazilian gymnastics.

Skills Named After Her[edit | edit source]

Daiane dos Santos has several skills named after her in the Code of Points (artistic gymnastics). These include the "Dos Santos" and "Dos Santos II," which are complex tumbling passes on the floor exercise.

Retirement[edit | edit source]

Daiane dos Santos retired from competitive gymnastics in 2012. Since her retirement, she has remained active in the gymnastics community, working as a coach and mentor for young gymnasts in Brazil.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Daiane dos Santos is celebrated for her contributions to Brazilian gymnastics and her pioneering achievements on the international stage. She has inspired a new generation of gymnasts in Brazil and continues to be a prominent figure in the sport.