Photo Essay: Gabrielzinho the Brazilian Paralympic swimming phenomenon

Brazilian paralympic swimmer Gabriel Geraldo dos Santos Araujo has lunch before training in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. All photos: AFP
Brazilian paralympic swimmer Gabriel Geraldo dos Santos Araujo has lunch before training in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. All photos: AFP
Gabriel prepares to dive during a training session
Gabriel prepares to dive during a training session
Gabriel trains in the gym
Gabriel trains in the gym
A personal trainer puts Gabriel through his paces
A personal trainer puts Gabriel through his paces
Gabriel starts his day of training early
Gabriel starts his day of training early
When Gabriel is not training, he likes to relax at home
When Gabriel is not training, he likes to relax at home
Gabriel uses his phone to keep his friends and family updated with his diving
Gabriel uses his phone to keep his friends and family updated with his diving
From left, Chile's Alberto Caroly Abarza Diaz, Gabriel, and Brazil's Bruno Becker da Silva compete for a place in the Men's 200m Freestyle race
From left, Chile's Alberto Caroly Abarza Diaz, Gabriel, and Brazil's Bruno Becker da Silva compete for a place in the Men's 200m Freestyle race
Gabriel in action in Paris
Gabriel in action in Paris
Gabriel celebrates his victory at the end of the men's S2 200m freestyle final event
Gabriel celebrates his victory at the end of the men's S2 200m freestyle final event
Gabriel receives his medal
Gabriel receives his medal