Lenin is living proof of someone who turned his difficulties into virtues. His big dream of reaching 200 medals came true… in fact, he surpassed his goal and reached 203!

The athlete from Gaia won this Sunday his sixth medal at the European Indoor Track Championships of the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities and surpassed the round number (200) he was chasing a year ago. A story of overcoming that began at the age of 7 at the initiative of her mother.

Perseverance, discipline and above all the ability to dream are the values that made Lenine Cunha the athlete he is today.

His childhood was a mix of emotions. The meningitis he suffered changed his life, but through the difficulties he had, he gained strength to overcome the difficulties and fight.

Congratulations Lenine Cunha!

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