Thaís Santana
Swimming
@thaisantana.swim

Thaís is a collector of victories in open water swimming. She’s up for any challenge in the water. She started swimming at the age of 5 and has never stopped. Her training routine varies from 12 to 25 hours a week. As well as being a talented athlete, she also coaches at an aquatic consultancy, does biomechanical assessments and is a personal trainer. Thaís keeps herself motivated with a well-structured calendar of races, and having a focus race is essential.

In 2024, her photo is the biggest challenge of her career. She’s going to swim across the English Channel!!!

Her favorite quote is

"Be as proud as you are proud of yourself" and "A dream costs a lot, but giving up costs a dream"