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Diogo Marreiros

Portugal

SportSpeed Skating
NOCPortugal
Born17 Nov 1991 in  Lagos
GenderMen
OccupationBusiness Owner
LanguagesEnglish, Portuguese
General Interest
General Interest
Other sportsHe represented Portugal in roller speed skating at multiple editions of the world championships between 2012 and 2019, winning one silver medal and two bronze medals over that period. (SportsDeskOnline, 25 Oct 2022; jornaldoalgarve.pt, 06 Mar 2022)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Reason for choosing this sportRoller speed skating is a popular sport where he grew up in Lagos, Portugal. "The training club was close to my mother's job. My friends also practised it so, after watching some training sessions, I decided to give it a try."  
General Interest
General Interest
Awards and honoursIn 2018 he received the Medal of Merit in Lagos, Portugal. (apalentejo.com, 27 Oct 2018)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?He first tried roller speed skating at age four. He began speed skating on ice in 2016 with the aim of competing at the Olympic Winter Games.  
General Interest
General Interest
Other informationSWITCH TO ICE
Having represented Portugal in roller speed skating at multiple editions of the world championships, he began training on the ice in 2016. "It was a shock. The technique is different, it was like starting from scratch. But because I had been very successful in roller skating, I am also very competitive and I know that with hard work come results." (desporto.sapo.pt, 10 Jan 2022; olympics.com, 12 Nov 2021; rollerlagos.pt, 16 Jan 2017)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
In 2022 he opened up a restaurant in Lagos, Portugal, alongside his brother-in-law. He is also involved in a swimwear apparel brand. (evasoes.pt, 28 Jul 2022; Instagram profile, 22 Jul 2022)
 
Social Media
Social Media
instagram.com/diogomarreiros/  
Championships results
Year Competition Event Rank  
Championships results
    2021/2022 European Single Distances Championships Mass Start11  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2021/2022 World Cup Classification Mass Start35