Larissa Martins de Oliveira Biography: Net Worth, Olympics, Age, Awards, Height, Transfers, Coach

Larissa Martins de Oliveira is a Brazilian former freestyle swimmer recognized for her consistent performance in international competitions, especially in relay events where she helped Brazil achieve historic South American records.

A two-time Olympian and one of Brazil’s most decorated female swimmers in Pan American history, she was known for her speed, teamwork, and technical precision in sprint and middle-distance freestyle.

Profile

• Full name: Larissa Martins de Oliveira
• Date of birth: 16 February 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Former professional freestyle swimmer
• Height: 1.69 m (5 ft 6½ in)
• Weight: 57 kg (126 lb)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Light brown
• Parents: João Carlos Oliveira (father) and Sandra Martins Oliveira (mother)
• Siblings: One younger brother, Lucas Oliveira
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Brazilian
• Net worth: US$1.3 – 1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Larissa Martins de Oliveira was born on 16 February 1993, in Juiz de Fora, a city in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. She began swimming at the age of six at Clube Bom Pastor, inspired by her parents’ encouragement to take part in sports.

By her early teens, she joined Minas Tênis Clube, one of Brazil’s top swimming teams, before later transferring to Esporte Clube Pinheiros (São Paulo), where she trained under coach Fernando Vanzella.

While competing professionally, she completed a degree in Physical Education from a university in São Paulo, balancing academic study with her training schedule.

Personal Life

Larissa Oliveira has maintained a private and low-profile personal life. As of 2025, there are no records of marriage or children. She is believed to reside in São Paulo, where she remains connected to sports initiatives and mentorship programs for young athletes.

Career

Larissa Oliveira became widely known as a specialist in freestyle, particularly in the 100 metre and 200 metre events, and in relay teams representing Brazil. She represented her country in multiple international competitions, including the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.

At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro she placed 21st in the women’s 100m freestyle and 35th in the 200m freestyle. In the women’s 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay, she and her team broke the South American record with a time of 7:55.68 and finished 11th.

Beyond the Olympics, she distinguished herself at the Short Course World Championships and Pan American Games. In 2014 at the World Swimming Championships (25 m) in Doha, she won gold in the mixed 4 × 50 metre medley relay and bronze in the mixed 4 × 50 metre freestyle relay, both breaking South American records.

In the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, she won seven medals for Brazil – including a gold in the mixed 4 × 100 metre medley relay, two individual bronze medals (100m and 200m freestyle) and several relay silver and bronze performances – placing her among the most medalled Brazilian swimmers in Pan American history.

Awards

• 2014 Doha (25 m) – Gold, Mixed 4 × 50 m Medley Relay
• 2014 Doha (25 m) – Bronze, Mixed 4 × 50 m Freestyle Relay
• 2019 Lima Pan American Games – Gold, Mixed 4 × 100 m Medley Relay
• 2015 & 2019 Pan American Games – Multiple Silver Medals in 4 × 100 m Freestyle and Mixed Relays
• 2019 Pan American Games – Multiple Bronze Medals in Individual Freestyle and Relays
• South American Swimming Championships (2018) – Multiple Gold and Silver medals in 100 m and 200 m freestyle
• CBDA Athlete of the Year Nominee (2019) – Recognition for outstanding international performance

Net Worth

Larissa Oliveira’s estimated net worth is between US$1.3 million and US$1.5 million. Primary income sources: Prize money and stipends from international events and CBDA contracts, sponsorships from Speedo Brasil, Arena Swimwear, and Nutrata Supplements etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @larissaoliveiraoficial
• X: @larissaoliveir4
• TikTok: @larissaoliveira.swim
• YouTube: Larissa Oliveira