The multiple Paralympic gold medallist is inspired by his family to achieve even more success at Tokyo 2020, and wants his legacy to be breaking down the barrier of prejudice.
Daniel Dias is Brazil's most decorated Paralympian, and Tokyo 2020 is set to be his last Games. The multiple Paralympic gold medallist announced back in January 2021 that he plans to retire after the Games in Japan.
And for Dias, there is no greater feeling than being able to represent Brazil on a global stage. "This here is an enormous pride to represent the nation by representing its people, to represent people with disabilities," he told Olympics.com.
"So that for me is an immense pride of being able to be here in another games and being able to represent the entire Brazilian people."
Even though he is set to hang up his swimming cap after Tokyo 2020, the legacy he leaves behind will be infinite.
