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Esta palestra apresenta a jornada de superação, disciplina e coragem que transformou uma menina apaixonada pela ginástica rítmica em uma atleta capaz de levar o Brasil ao pódio mundial. Mais do que uma história sobre esporte, esta é uma reflexão profunda sobre como sonhos nascem, como se sustentam diante das dificuldades e como podem inspirar toda uma geração.A palestrante compartilha momentos marcantes de sua formação, treinos exaustivos, desafios emocionais, quedas e recomeços que moldaram sua força interior. Mostra também como a ginástica rítmica brasileira cresceu, ganhou identidade própria e se tornou referência internacional, revelando o impacto de equipes dedicadas, treinadores visionários e atletas que nunca desistiram.Para os alunos e jovens presentes, esta é uma oportunidade de entender que a conquista de um pódio – seja no esporte, nos estudos ou na vida – começa muito antes da medalha. Começa na persistência diária, na capacidade de aprender com erros e no desejo de evoluir. Esta palestra inspira cada pessoa a acreditar no próprio potencial e a enxergar que, com trabalho e propósito, é possível transformar uma trajetória individual em uma história que representa um país inteiro. Camila Ferezin é um dos maiores nomes da Ginástica Rítmica brasileira. Ex-integrante da Seleção por 10 anos e atleta olímpica em Sydney 2000, foi campeã pan-americana em Winnipeg 1999, finalista olímpica em Sidney 2000. Participou de cinco edições dos Jogos Olímpicos, como ginasta e treinadora. Há 15 anos, lidera a Seleção Brasileira de Conjunto, guiando o país a resultados inéditos e consolidando o Brasil entre as potências da modalidade. Graduada em Educação Física pela UNOPAR, com especialização em GR, é coordenadora das Seleções de GR da CBG, docente de pós-graduação, árbitra internacional da FIG e certificada pela FIG Academy nível 3. Sob sua liderança, o Brasil conquistou o tricampeonato dos Jogos Pan-americanos, 2 medalhas inéditas no Campeonato Mundial de 2025 e o prêmio de Melhor Treinadora do Ano pelo COB em 2023. Sua trajetória inspira e mostra a força transformadora da dedicação e do esporte. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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