Bia and Branca Feres
Beatriz Feres and Branca Feres (born February 22, 1988 in Brazil) are Brazilian synchronized swimmers, models, and actresses. They are identical twins.
The Feres sisters in 2012. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Full name | Beatriz Moreira Feres and Branca Moreira Feres | |||||||||||||||||||
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Born | February 22, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||
Strokes | Synchronised swimming | |||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Swimming
The Feres sisters started practicing swimming and gymnastics at the age of three, and began synchronized swimming at the age of seven. They were champions of Brazil in both juvenile and adult categories, and reached second place in the 2005 Pan American Junior Games in Orlando.
The Feres sisters competed for Brazil in the 2007 Pan American Games in synchronized swimming and won a bronze medal.[1] They were both part of the team that won the gold medal at the 2010 South American Games for women's team synchronized swimming. They were also both part of the Brazilian team that competed in the Women's team synchronized swimming at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Modeling and acting
The Feres sisters are also models and have appeared in a number of photo shoots, including one for Brazilian magazine VIP in July 2008, where they appeared on the cover.
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References
- "Campeãs de beleza, gêmeas buscam ouro" [Champions of beauty, twins seek gold]. Terra.com.br. 2 July 2007. Retrieved 25 March 2011. (in Portuguese)