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Marco Lira

Portugal

SportSpeed Skating
FederationIDSSPOR10505200301
NOCPortugal
Born05 May 2003
GenderMen
ResidencePortugal
Higher educationPhysical Education, Sport Studies - University of Madeira: Funchal, POR
OccupationStudent
LanguagesEnglish, Portuguese, Spanish
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Club / TeamClube Desportivo e Recreativo dos Prazeres: Portugal  
General Interest
General Interest
HobbiesSpending time with friends. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
InjuriesHe broke his arm in 2015 and was out of action for one month. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Superstitions / Rituals / BeliefsHe prays before he competes. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Other sportsHe has represented Portugal in roller speed skating at the world championships and European championships. (SportsDeskOnline, 15 Feb 2023; Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Reason for choosing this sportHe has also competed in roller speed skating. He started pursuing ice speed skating as he wanted to compete at the Olympic Winter Games.  
General Interest
General Interest
Most influential person in careerHis parents. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Hero / IdolPortuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
AmbitionsTo compete at the Olympic Winter Games. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Name of coachDario Marreiros [national]; Fausto Marreiros [national]  
When and where did you begin this sport?He began speed skating at age 18 in Heerenveen, Netherlands.  
General Interest
General Interest
NicknamesLira (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Sporting philosophy / motto"Work harder than your rivals and be disciplined." (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2022/2023 World Cup Classification Mass Start45