Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete (400 metres hurdles sprinter) |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | São Joaquim da Barra, São Paulo, Brazil |
Latest News about Alison dos Santos
27/08/2026
Alison dos Santos broke the men's 400 metres hurdles world record at the Zurich Diamond League in 45.80 seconds. The run made him the first athlete to go under 46 seconds in the event and surpassed Karsten Warholm's 2021 mark of 45.94 seconds.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alison Brendom Alves dos Santos |
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| Nickname | Piu |
| Known For | World-class Brazilian 400m hurdles athlete |
| Major Achievement | 2022 World Champion and Olympic bronze medalist |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.00 m |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Raised in São Joaquim da Barra; began athletics through a social sports project |
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| Childhood Note | Suffered burns in a domestic accident as an infant |
| Other Sport | Judoka in early childhood |
Family
| Mother | Sueli |
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| Father | Gerson |
| Raised By | Grandmother Geni until age 8 |
Career
| Sport | Athletics |
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| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | EC Pinheiros |
| Coach | Felipe Siqueira |
| Notable Titles |
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| Record | World record holder in the 400 metres hurdles (45.80, 2026) |
Style Quotient
| Height Advantage | 2.00 m tall hurdler |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alisonsantos01_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nickname 'Piu' is widely used in athletics | |
| 2. Began with judô before switching to athletics | |
| 3. Came to prominence through a social sports initiative | |
| 4. Has visible scars from a childhood accident |