Atleta de paraciclismo: uma história de vida

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze and expose the paths and challenges faced by a paracycling athlete. For this, the methodology of oral life history was applied, followed by a script with semi-structured questions followed by a transcreation movement. The chosenparticipant was a para-athlete of the modality in question and the analysis of the transcreated text allowed us to understand that the difficulties encountered, mainly to break the initial barrier, are intense challenges, however, the benefits that the sport can offer are also of great value. In this sense, it is possible to conclude that the person with disability on screen has many difficulties throughout life in its various stages, but technological innovations and the practice of adapted sport brought a new meaning, enhancing the quality of life not only of the para-athlete, but from everyone around you. Although this assessment is not widely generalizable, it provides solid evidence that both the difficulties and the benefits listed can be shared by members of the paracycling community and that technological advances are fundamental for the continued inclusion of such athletes.