Felipe Ferreira Lima Biography: Wife, Historic Moment, Age, Awards, Net Worth, Breaststroke, Ethnicity, Kids

Felipe Ferreira Lima is a Brazilian competitive swimmer, Olympian, and multiple-time international medalist specializing in the breaststroke. Known for his longevity, discipline, and speed, he has represented Brazil in three Olympic Games and won medals at World Championships, Pan American Games, and World Short Course Championships.

Lima made history by becoming the first Brazilian man to medal in the 100 m breaststroke at a World Championships and remains one of Brazil’s most accomplished breaststrokers of all time.

Profile

• Full name: Felipe Ferreira Lima
• Date of birth: 5 April 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Professional swimmer (breaststroke specialist)
• Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
• Weight: 93 kg (205 lb)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Maria de Lourdes Ferreira Lima (mother) and José Carlos Lima (father)
• Siblings: One sister, Fernanda Lima
• Spouse: Flavia Dagnino (married since 2018)
• Children: One son, born in August 2022
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Brazilian
• Net worth: US$1.5 – $2.0 million

Early Life and Education

Felipe Lima was born on April 5, 1985, in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. His athletic potential was evident early—he participated in football and athletics before focusing on swimming at age 11.

He began training at Cuiabá Tênis Clube and later joined Esporte Clube Pinheiros, one of Brazil’s elite swimming clubs. There, under the guidance of national-level coaches, he developed the technique and endurance that would propel him to international success.

Lima completed his high-school education in Cuiabá and later pursued studies in Physical Education, which supported his understanding of biomechanics and competitive training.

Personal Life

Felipe Lima married Flavia Dagnino, a Brazilian marketing professional, in 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in August 2022, though they maintain privacy regarding his name.

Outside the pool, Lima is known for his humility and focus, often emphasizing faith, family, and hard work as guiding principles. He divides his time between Brazil and the United States, where he trains and competes in the International Swimming League (ISL) circuit.

Career

Felipe Lima specialises in the breaststroke events (50 m, 100 m) and has represented Brazil in major international competitions across more than a decade. He made his first World Championships appearance in a short-course pool in 2006.

At the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona he swam the 100m breaststroke in 59.65 seconds to win the bronze medal, a historic moment for Brazil in that event.

In 2019 at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju he earned the silver medal in the 50 m breaststroke, finishing behind world-class breaststroker Adam Peaty.

Over his career he has also collected multiple medals at short-course World Championships, Pan-American Games and other international meets. His personal best long-course mark of 59.17 seconds in the 100 m breaststroke was achieved at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, at age 36.

He has been affiliated with Brazilian swim clubs such as Esporte Clube Pinheiros and has competed in the International Swimming League (ISL) circuit.

Awards

• World Championships (2013, 2019): Bronze and Silver Medals
• Short Course Worlds (2016, 2018): Two Bronzes, One Silver
• Pan American Games (2011, 2015): Multiple Gold & Silver Medals
• Named CBDA “Best Male Breaststroker of the Year” (2013, 2019)
• Recognized by FINA Masters for longevity in elite-level performance (2022)

Net Worth

Felipe Lima’s estimated net worth is between US$1.5 and $2.0 million. His earnings come from: Prize money from international competitions (World Championships, ISL, and Pan Am Games), sponsorships and endorsements etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @felipelimasw
• YouTube: Felipe Lima