Daniele Campigotto: Brazil’s Rising Sprint Star

Daniele Campigotto is an emerging force in Brazilian track and field, representing her home city of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, as one of the country’s fastest sprinters. At 22 years old, she currently ranks #404 in the world in the women’s 200m and #460 in the women’s 100m, with a trajectory that positions her as a serious contender for future Olympic competition.

Track and Field Accomplishments

Sprint Events

Campigotto’s personal best times include 11.50 seconds in the 100 meters (set in April 2025), 23.61 seconds in the 200 meters (set in April 2025), and 44.35 in the 4×100 meter relay (set in April 2025). Both her 100m and 200m personal bests were achieved at the 2025 Brazilian Sub-23 Championships, marking significant milestones in her athletic development.

Hurdles and Multi-Event Background

Earlier in her career, Campigotto competed in the 100-meter hurdles with a personal best of 13.98 seconds, and also competed in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:09.62. In 2021, at age 18, she became South American Sub-20 champion in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.98 seconds in Lima, Peru, demonstrating her versatility across multiple sprint and hurdles disciplines.

Championship Success

Campigotto has achieved remarkable success across all competitive levels:

2025 Season:

• Won double gold at the Brazilian Sub-23 Championships in both the 100m (11.50) and 200m (23.61)
• Selected for the Brazilian national team and won gold in the 4x100m relay at the South American Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina, helping Brazil claim the overall team championship
• Earned selection to represent Brazil at the World Relay Championships in China

2024 Season:

• Won three medals at the South American Sub-23 Championships in Colombia: two bronze medals in the 100m and 200m, plus gold in the 4x100m relay, contributing to Brazil’s overall team championship
• These performances secured her a federal athlete scholarship for 2025

Career Summary:

• One-time South American champion and one-time South American U23 Championships bronze medalist
• Has been Brazilian national champion in all age categories throughout her career

Training and Development

Campigotto trains under coach Samaroni Voos at the Clube de Atletismo Chapecó, supported by a partnership with the city government and Unochapecó. Her coach has noted that due to her age and consistent performances across multiple national team call-ups, Campigotto is part of an elite group of athletes in a development phase with potential for future Olympic team selection.

She began training in athletics at age 11 under the guidance of Professor Samaroni Voos, developing from a young talent into one of Brazil’s premier sprinters over more than a decade of dedicated training.

Educational Background

Campigotto is affiliated with Unochapecó (Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó), suggesting she is pursuing higher education while maintaining her elite athletic career. This dual commitment demonstrates her dedication to both academic and athletic excellence.

Career Aspirations

Campigotto is currently in transition from the Sub-23 category to the senior adult level, marking a crucial phase in her athletic development. Her coach has identified her as having Olympic potential, and her consistent improvement and multiple national team call-ups suggest she is on track to represent Brazil at the highest international levels.

Campigotto has expressed interest in competing at the Junior Pan American Games, demonstrating her ambition to gain experience on major international stages. Her trajectory from youth champion to national team member shows a clear progression toward competing at World Championships and potentially Olympic Games in future cycles.

Personal Impact

Representing Chapecó, a city in western Santa Catarina, Campigotto serves as an inspiration for young athletes in her region. Her coach noted that despite financial limitations and COVID-19 restrictions, the Chapecó athletics program continued professional training, with Campigotto’s success representing years of committed and professional work.

As one of Brazil’s fastest women and a rising star in South American athletics, Daniele Campigotto embodies the determination and excellence that characterize elite sprinters. Her continued development and consistent medal-winning performances position her as an athlete to watch in Brazilian track and field for years to come.

Go Dani!