Public Speaker

Sports Achievements

First and Only Portuguese Women to Summit Everest 2013
7 x Guinness World Record Holder 2017
6 Full Ironmans in 6 Continents in 56 days 2017
Swam across the English Channel 2016 ( swim aborted after 7 hours)
7 Marathons 7 continents in 10 days 2015
7 Ultra Marathons in 7 Continents in 6 weeks 2014
7 Ultra Marathons in 7 Consecutive days
5 Full Marathons in 5 States in 5 Consecutive Days 2014
5 Half Marathons in 5 States in 5 Consecutive 2014
Climbed Mount Elbrus Aconcagua Kilimanjaro 2010 - 2013
7 Marathons in 7 days Across 7 Emirates 2010

Humanitarian Achievements

Barbie Role Model Award Portugal 2017
GQ Portugal Women of the Year 2016
Cosmopolitan Female Role Model 2015
Cidadao Nobre Portugal 2015
Louvor Nobre Casa da Cidadania 2014
Humanitarian Women of the Year by Inspirating Women Belgium 2014
Inspiring Change Award International Gulf Organization 2014
Sustainability Leadership Award 2013
The Special Mention for Child Welfare by Petrochem 2012
Most Inspiring Women of the GCC by Kraft
Voted Alhan Hot 100 Entrepreneur in UAE 2010
Emirates Women of the Year 2009
Emirates Humanitarian Women of the Year 2009
Most Exceptional and Innovative European Women of the Year 2007

5 Facts about Maria by Saul Keens

Maria is always looking to grow and not in small measures, she aims extremely high, beyond what most people think are her limits
she constantly proves that people can overcome the limits put on them by themselves and by others.
she doesn't rest after what many would consider a major lifetime accomplishment, she immediately starts planning the next one and then the next one
as far as I know she has received a standing ovation from every single talk, her talks are a rollercoaster ride of emotion, inspiration and listeners are left listening on every single word.
NEVER accepts defeat in what she is trying to achieve