| Full name | Kesley Josue Pereira Teodoro |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Sport | Para athletics |
| Disability | Stargardt disease |
| Disability class | T12 |
| Birth date | 24 January 1993 (age 33)[1] |
Kesley Josue Pereira Teodoro (born 24 January 1993) is a Brazilian para athlete who competes in T12 sprint events. He represented Brazil at the Summer Paralympic Games.
Career
Teodoro has represented Brazil at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Summer Paralympics. His best finish was fourth place in the 100 metres T13 event in 2016.[1]
On 4 August 2025, Teodoro was selected to compete at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.[2] He won a bronze medal in the 100 metres T12 event.[3][4]
Personal life
Teodoro has stargardt disease. His sister, Ketyla, is also a Paralympic athlete for Brazil.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Kesley Teodoro". paralympic.org. Retrieved 28 September 2025. (alternate link, alternate link 2)
- ^ Chemure, Maickon (11 August 2025). "Paranaguaras are called up for the Paralympic Athletics World Championships in India". folhadolitoral.com. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "New Delhi 2025: Day two medallists". paralympic.org. 28 September 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Brasil leva 6 medalhas no Mundial de atletismo paralímpico" (in Portuguese). pontanegranews.com. 28 September 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Kesley Josue Pereira Teodoro" (in Portuguese). cpb.org. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Kesley e Kétyla Teodoro: irmãos em busca da glória paralímpica" (in Portuguese). midianinja.org. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2025.