Patrícia Farias Reflects on Training Years in São Paulo
The Rio de Janeiro swimmer lived nearly eight years in São Paulo, broadening her technical experience under multiple coaches.
During an appearance on Natação Stemma, marathon swimmer Patrícia Farias reflected on nearly eight years living and training in São Paulo. She highlighted the welcoming sports community and the valuable lessons gained from various coaches and training methodologies.
Moving from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo in late 2017 marked a period of intense exchange and growth for Patrícia Farias. Initially hired for a role in the city, the open-water ultramarathon swimmer ended up living there for nearly eight years before returning to Rio in November 2024.
Adaptation and diverse coaching in the capital
Accustomed to her routine in Rio, Patrícia went through an initial adjustment period in 2018 before fully integrating into São Paulo's sports scene. While her career in Rio de Janeiro was historically tied to coach Renato Ribeiro, in São Paulo she encountered a wide range of environments and methodologies, training at facilities such as Companhia Atlética Morumbi, Bodytech, and Parque do Povo.
Throughout her years in São Paulo, Patrícia shared swim lanes and coaching guidance with several prominent sports professionals, including Samir Barel, Gui, Igor, Paulo, Poliana, and Cintra. For the swimmer, this technical diversity proved essential in broadening her perspective on physical conditioning and marathon swimming training.
Impact on academics and Equipe Navegantes
Exposure to diverse coaching styles also directly enhanced her academic path as a Physical Education student and enriched her leadership at Equipe Navegantes. Patrícia emphasized that the welcoming sports environment in São Paulo provided invaluable practical experience, decisively complementing her athletic journey.