[2] Motivated by challenges, Brandonn Almeida, who made his Olympic debut at the age of 19 in the 2016 Rio Games, says all his best results followed difficult times.

They help him stay true to his values that include “setting goals toward my dreams, maintaining a strong work ethic, discipline, focus, and time management.” With his love for travel and making friends worldwide, Brandonn maintained the work ethic and passion for the sport needed to make it to the next level and further compete on the international stage.

As a 17-time national champion, junior world record holder, and Olympian, Brandonn encourages younger swimmers to embrace the life skills the sport teaches and enjoy the travel and people you meet.

[9] At the Open Tournament held in Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Almeida broke again the junior world record in the 400-metre medley, with a time of 4:14.07.

[19] At the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) in Hangzhou, China, he won a bronze medal in the Men's 400 metre individual medley, with a time of 4:03.71, his personal best.