Background
He was born without both his hands, and is classified T46.
He was born without both his hands, and is classified T46.
He started athletics in 2005. Nascimento competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. He set a third T45 world record in his 100m heat but in the final he pulled up injured and fell to the track.
His determination to cross the finish line regardless was selected Number 9 in the IPC"s Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012.
He was named after former Formula One driver Stefan Johansson.