Leandro Ruiz Machado (born February 22, 1977, in

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) is a

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player from

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. Nicknamed ''Flipper'' he competed in three consecutive

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for his native country, starting in 1999. Machado won two silver medals at this event with the Brazil men's national water polo team. He participated in 4 world championships, 1998 (Perth-Australia), 2001 (Fukuoka-Japan), 2003 (Barcelona-Spain) and 2009 (Rome-Italy). In 2001 he participated in the University of Beijing-China. He was a 6-time South American champion (1998-2000-2002-2004-2006-2008).

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1977 births Living people Brazilian male water polo players Water polo players from São Paulo Pan American Games silver medalists for Brazil Pan American Games water polo players for Brazil Pan American Games silver medalists in water polo Water polo players at the 2003 Pan American Games Water polo players at the 2007 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2003 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2007 Pan American Games 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen {{Brazil-waterpolo-bio-stub