Mariana Ribeiro Biography: Height, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Medals, Paralympics, Husband

Mariana Ribeiro is a renowned Brazilian Paralympic swimmer, known as Mariana Gesteira Ribeiro, specializing in freestyle and backstroke events in the S9 classification for athletes with physical impairments, celebrated for her bronze medals at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics in the 100m freestyle, along with multiple World Championship medals and strong performances in international competitions.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Mariana Gesteira Ribeiro
• Stage Name: Mariana Ribeiro
• Born: June 28, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Ethnicity: Brazilian
• Occupation: Paralympic Swimmer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ribeiro
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Mariana Gesteira Ribeiro was born on June 28, 1995, in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was raised by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ribeiro in Brazil, in a supportive family environment that encouraged her athletic development despite her condition, Síndrome de Arnold-Chiari, which affects coordination and led to her classification in para swimming.

Details about siblings are not publicly available. Her ethnicity is Brazilian. Her religion is Christianity.

She has pursued her swimming career professionally from a young age, training intensely with the Brazilian Paralympic team, though specific formal education details beyond her athletic training are limited in public sources as her focus has been on competitive swimming and international representation.

Career

Mariana Ribeiro competes in the S9 class for para swimming, excelling in freestyle and backstroke events. She made her major international breakthrough at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics (held in 2021), winning bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle S9.

She continued her success at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, securing bronze medals in both the 100m freestyle S9 and 100m backstroke S9.

At World Para Swimming Championships, she claimed gold in the 100m freestyle S9 at Madeira 2022, silver in the 50m freestyle S9 there, and additional bronzes in various events across Manchester 2023 and Singapore 2025, including 100m backstroke and 50m freestyle.

She has represented Brazil consistently, training with the national team and recently associated with Praia Clube Uberlândia, showcasing resilience and high-level performance in global competitions. Her Instagram (@marigesteira) shares her journey, training insights, and advocacy related to her condition and para sports.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @marigesteira

Personal Life

Mariana Ribeiro is 30 years old, and her height is unknown. She maintains a private personal life, with no confirmed current spouse, partner, children, or past relationships publicly detailed in reliable sources.

She has openly shared about living with Síndrome de Arnold-Chiari, focusing on her athletic career, mental and physical well-being, and inspiring others through her story of overcoming challenges in para swimming. She prioritizes training, competition preparation, and connections within the Brazilian Paralympic community.

Net Worth

Mariana Ribeiro‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her Paralympic and international swimming career through sponsorships, government athletic support in Brazil, prize money from medals at Paralympics and World Championships, endorsements related to para sports and wellness, and potential club or team affiliations like Praia Clube Uberlândia.