My Mission

“My mission is to share the knowledge, resilience, and life experience I’ve gained on my journey, from moving to a new country to becoming an Olympian. Overcoming hardships and having to train myself to reach the highest level of my sport. This journey taught me lessons far beyond the pool about discipline, mindset, and pushing past limits. I challenge myself every day to make the world a better place by sharing kindness, uplifting others, and staying driven to achieve greater things through service. Now, I’m dedicated to helping people worldwide — whether you’re a swimmer or not — develop your skills, build confidence, and unlock your full potential through personalized training, mentorship, private swim sessions, group clinics, elite coaching, and much more.”

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About Me

“My journey from training with my dad in Brazil to racing at the Paris Olympics — and why I’m here to help you chase your biggest goals, too.”

Where It All Began

Born April 22nd, 1999 in São Paulo, Brazil. However, my story with swimming started in 2010, when I began training with my dad, Sergio Luis de Oliveira Mota, at a gym in São Paulo. He saw potential in me long before I believed it myself. Back then, the Olympic Games were just a distant dream, but I kept trusting the process with discipline until I reached the level I’ve always wanted to reach.

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Chasing Bigger Dreams

Growing up, I didn’t just dream of standing on the biggest swimming stages — I also wanted to pursue a college degree at a university in the USA. In 2018, that dream came true when I got accepted to Miami University of Ohio. In 2020, I transferred to the University of Tennessee, where I competed at the highest level of college swimming, including multiple NCAA Championships.

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Competing on the World Stage

Throughout my journey, I continued to raise my performance, qualifying for major events such as the Junior Pan American Games in 2021 and the Pan American Games in 2023. In 2023, I reached a new personal milestone by finishing within the top 10 in the world in the 100m butterfly at the World Championships in Fukuoka.

In 2024, I achieved the pinnacle of my athletic career by competing at the Paris Olympics, representing Brazil on the biggest stage in sports. Along the way, I became a 7-time Brazilian national champion, an accomplishment that reflects the countless hours of dedication and sacrifice.

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Let’s Get Better — Together

My path has been filled with highs and lows. I surely struggled along the way and didn’t receive the necessary support, but every challenge has made me stronger, and I’m so grateful for it all. I challenge myself daily to make the world a better place, share kindness, and lift others up through my daily attitudes and actions. Now, I’m not only focused on breaking personal records but also on inspiring and creating opportunities for all types of athletes to dream bigger, start believing in themselves, chase goals, and unlock the greatness they carry, whether you’re a swimmer or not.

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This journey continues, fueled by the belief that with hard work, resilience, and the right support, anyone can turn their dreams into reality. If you’re ready to take the next step — in the pool or in life — I’m here to help you do it. Let’s push limits, build confidence, and create the best version of you — one day at a time.

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