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Cesar
CIELO |
Sport |
Swimming |
NOC |
Brazil
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Gender | Men |
Born | 10 Jan 1987
in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, BRA |
Height | 1.95 m |
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Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Itajai, BRA |
Higher education |
International Business, Language Studies - Spanish - Auburn University: United States |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
His father suggested he learn to swim on a family trip to the beach. He joined the Barbarense Sports Club and discovered his passion. He had his first win at age eight, which inspired him to keep going. |
General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
Brazilian swimmer Gustavo Borges. (swimchannel.net, 25 Mar 2021) |
Awards and honours |
In 2021 he was named in the Top 100 Greatest College Swimmers and Divers by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America [CSCAA]. (bestswimming.swimchannel.net, 10 Nov 2021; cscaa.org, 09 Nov 2021)
In 2008, 2009, and 2011 he was named Athlete of the Year by the Brazilian Olympic Committee [COB]. (esportes.terra.com.br, 19 Dec 2011; FINA Aquatics World Magazine, 01 Mar 2010)
In 2007 he was named the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA] Swimmer of the Year while competing for Auburn University in the United States of America. (auburntigers.cstv.com, 30 Nov 2010)
He was named the 2006 Brazilian Swimmer of the Year by the Brazilian television channel, TV Globo. (timedfinals.com, 31 Dec 2006) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began swimming at an early age at the Sports Club Barbarense in Santa Barbara d'Oeste, Brazil. |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Cesao (bestswim.com.br, 29 Aug 2018) |
Other information |
NO RETIREMENT Although he was not aiming for a spot on the Brazilian team ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, he continues to train and compete in smaller tournaments. "I did not abandon my training sessions, I am just not doing the things I did for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. I am trying to do my best, but today the Olympic Games is not a priority." (metropoles.com, 10 Mar 2021)
PROJECT In 2019 he joined Club Nautico Marcilio Dias in Itajai, Brazil. The club is a joint venture with a social swimming project called Nadar, run by the government of the city of Itajai. He first became an ambassador of the Nadar project in 2018. "This partnership with Nadar, a major social swimming project in the country, and one of the biggest in the world, was created in the name of sport and swimming, and for a better Brazil. We will focus on education, health, and the social aspect of sports in order to grow." (fmel.itajai.sc.gov.br, 10 May 2019; g1.globo.com, 01 May 2019; swimchannel.net, 25 Apr 2019; globoesporte.globo.com, 25 Apr 2019)
FURTHER EDUCATION In 2019 he began studying physical education at the University of Itajai Valley [Univali] in Itajai, Brazil. "I chose physical education because in Brazil it is a compulsory study for those who want to coach swimming, so I want to keep my options open. I have my clinics and my institute, and the Nadar social project. I want to stay involved in sports through coaching, as a way of giving something back." (Univali YouTube channel, 10 Oct 2019; univali.br, 23 Aug 2019)
OTHER ACTIVITIES In 2010 he launched the Cesar Cielo Institute, with the aim of promoting and developing the sport of swimming in Brazil. "The essence of high performance is sharing knowledge." (diariodonordeste.verdesmares.com.br, 14 Dec 2019; ccsc.cesarcielo.com.br, 01 Aug 2017)
BREAK In April 2016 he took a break from the sport after failing to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games. After considering retirement, he returned to the sport in February 2017. (globoesporte.globo.com, 29 Jul 2017) |
Injuries |
He injured his left shoulder in August 2015, forcing him to withdraw from the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russian Federation. The injury continued to trouble him into 2016 and he was unable to compete at the 2016 Brazilian Open. (swimswam.com, 11 Mar 2016; olympictalk.nbcsports.com, 05 Aug 2015)
He had surgery on both of his knees in 2012 that kept him out of the 2012 World Short Course Championships. (folha.uol.com.br, 22 Apr 2013; swimswam.com, 14 Sep 2012; No Ar com Andre Henning YouTube channel, 29 Oct 2018) |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English, Portuguese |
Family |
Wife Kelly Gisch, son Thomas [2015] |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning gold in the 50m freestyle at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. (globoesporte.globo.com, 04 Apr 2021) |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Club Nautico Marcilio Dias: Itajai, BRA |
General Interest |
Milestones |
He became the first swimmer representing Brazil to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games by claiming victory in the 50m freestyle at the 2008 Games in Beijing. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 Sep 2021; swimchannel.net, 25 Mar 2021) |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Coach |
Olympic Games |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
6 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
100m Freestyle |
47.92 |
3 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
50m Freestyle |
21.59 |
3 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
47.67 |
1 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
50m Freestyle |
21.30 |
Heats |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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World Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
8 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
50m Freestyle |
21.83 |
2 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:10.34 |
6 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
50m Butterfly |
23.21 |
Heats |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
50m Freestyle |
DNS |
1 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
50m Butterfly |
23.01 |
1 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
50m Freestyle |
21.32 |
1 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
50m Butterfly |
23.10 |
4 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
48.01 |
1 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
50m Freestyle |
21.52 |
1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
100m Freestyle |
46.91 |
1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
50m Freestyle |
21.08 |
4 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:29.16 |
4 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:10.80 |
4 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
100m Freestyle |
48.51 |
Heats |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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Heats |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
50m Butterfly |
DNS |
6 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
50m Freestyle |
22.12 |
8 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:17.03 |
World Championships Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
7 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
50m Freestyle |
21.20 |
Heats |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
3 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:05.15 |
3 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:31.49 |
5 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:29.91 |
1 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
100m Freestyle |
45.75 |
3 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
50m Freestyle |
20.88 |
1 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:21.14 |
3 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:29.17 |
1 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:30.51 |
8 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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1 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
50m Freestyle |
20.51 |
1 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
100m Freestyle |
45.74 |
3 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:05.74 |
3 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:23.12 |
5 |
2006 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:06.09 |
5 |
2006 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:12.68 |
5 |
2006 |
Shanghai, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
48.04 |
10 |
2004 |
Indianapolis, IN, USA |
50m Freestyle |
22.07 |
6 |
2004 |
Indianapolis, IN, USA |
100m Freestyle |
48.77 |
19 |
2004 |
Indianapolis, IN, USA |
50m Backstroke |
25.99 |
2 |
2004 |
Indianapolis, IN, USA |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:12.73 |
4 |
2004 |
Indianapolis, IN, USA |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:33.02 |
Pan American Games |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
1 |
2011 |
Guadalajara, MEX |
100m Freestyle |
47.84 |
1 |
2011 |
Guadalajara, MEX |
50m Freestyle |
21.58 |
1 |
2011 |
Guadalajara, MEX |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:14.65 |
1 |
2011 |
Guadalajara, MEX |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:34.58 |
1 |
2007 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
100m Freestyle |
48.79 CR |
1 |
2007 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
50m Freestyle |
21.84 CR |
2 |
2007 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:35.81 |
1 |
2007 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:15.90 CR |
World Cup Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
26 |
2010 |
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Overall |
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1 |
2010 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
100m Freestyle |
47.16 |
1 |
2010 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
50m Freestyle |
21.16 |
14 |
2008 |
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Overall |
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1 |
2008 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
100m Freestyle |
47.18 |
3 |
2008 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
50m Butterfly |
23.29 |
1 |
2008 |
Belo Horizonte, BRA |
50m Freestyle |
21.32 |
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