Lucas Diaz
Lucas became a paraplegic after a motorcycle accident at age 19.
Lucas became a paraplegic after a motorcycle accident at age 19.
Experiencing adventure as a canoeist
After the accident and the rehabilitation process, it took him a while to return to sports.
In 2014 he accompanied Agustin Facio, a friend and passionate canoeist, to his training sessions. He was introduced to coach Santy Casey, and that’s when his adventure as a para canoeist started. Now he competes in the KL1 class, which is for para canoe paddlers who have very limited or no trunk function and no leg function.
Lucas Diaz, Para-Kanute und Ottobock Botschafter“Life puts obstacles in our path, but we set our own limits!”
Getting better is on his agenda
In 2015, Lucas won his first World Cup bronze medal in Duisburg, Germany. He qualified for the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and placed sixth.
In the 2019 Para Canoe World Championships in Szeged, Hungary, he finished in 9th place for the men's KL1 200 metres. At the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he took tenth place in singles kayak.
Key facts
Nation: Argentina
Year of birth: 1980
Sport: Para canoe
Classification: KL1
Coach: Alejandro Driuzuk
Club: Estudiantes de Olavarria
Victories and achievements
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games:
10th place in the 200 metres (kayak singles)
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
6th place in the 200 metres
Para Canoe World Cup Szeged 2019:
9th place in the 200 metres
Para Canoe World Cup Duisburg 2015:
Gold medal in the 200 metres