Elisabete Jacinto
Date of birth: 8th June 1964
Marital Status: Married
Place of birth: Montijo
Living in: Lisbon/Benfica
Studies:
Graduated in Geography at Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Lisboa in 1987.
Post-graduation in Geography Teaching.
Jobs:
Geography teacher (not exercised at present).
Cross-country driver.
AUTHOR OF SCHOOL BOOKS:
“Guia de Aprendizagem de Geografia” (Volumes I and II) for the subject of Ciências Sociais e Formação Cívica studied at Evening School. Written with co-author Eduarda Pina (1995). Published by Plátano Editora.
“Guia de Aprendizagem de Ciências do Ambiente, Unidade 3 – A Terra em Transformação”, for Basic School pupils with learning difficulties (1996). Co-author Maria Eduarda Pina. Published by Plátano Editora.
“Guia de Aprendizagem de Ciências do Ambiente, Unidade 6 – A Terra em Movimento”, for Basic School pupils with learning difficulties (1996). Co-author Maria Eduarda Pina. Published by Plátano Editora.
“Guia de Aprendizagem de Ciências do Ambiente, Unidade 8 – Elementos Climáticos e Factores que os Condicionam”, for Basic School pupils with learning difficulties (1997). Co-author Maria Eduarda Pina. Published by Plátano Editora.
“Guia de Aprendizagem de Ciências do Ambiente, Unidade 9 – O Clima como factor do Ambiente”, for Basic School pupils with learning difficulties (1997). Co-author Maria Eduarda Pina. Published by Plátano Editora.”Ciências Sociais e Formação Cívica – Guia de Aprendizagem”, Units 5, 6, 7 and 8. Co-authors Margarida Sequeira, Maria Adelaide Soares and Maria Eduarda Pina (1998). Published by Plátano Editora.
“Ciências Sociais e Formação Cívica – Guia de Aprendizagem”, Units 9, 10, 11 and 12. Co-authors Margarida Sequeira, Maria Adelaide Soares and Maria Eduarda Pina (1998). Published by Plátano Editora.
AUTHOR OF COMIC STRIP BOOKS
“Os Portugas no Dakar” (Portugeese at the Dakar), Volume 1, co-author Luís Pinto Coelho, published by Plátano Editora, 2003.
“Os Portugas no Dakar” (Portugeese at the Dakar), Volume 2, co-author Luís Pinto Coelho, published by Plátano Editora, 2007.
“Irina no Master Rali” (Irina at the Master Rally), Plátano Editora, 2010
LECTURER
She deals with subjects connected with her sports activity in schools, universities and firms.
DECORATIONS and DISTINCTIONS
Ordem do Mérito (Order of Merit) – Granted by His Excellency the President of the Republic
Diploma de Mérito Desportivo (Diploma of Merit in Sports) – Federação Nacional de Motociclismo (National Federation of Motorcycling)
Diploma de Mérito de Barca da Aldegalega (Diploma of Merit from Barca da Aldegalega) – Junta de Freguesia do Montijo (Small Constituency in Montijo)
Diploma de reconhecimento por serviços prestados (Diploma recognizing relevant services) – Região de Turismo da Costa Azul (Blue Coast Tourist Region)
“Prestígio” (Prestige) Prize – Federação Portuguesa de Automobilismo e Karting (Portuguese Federation of Car Racing and Karting)
Distinguished by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Professor Anibal Cavaco Silva in the Celebration of the 10th of June in 2014.
Reception by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, 2019
Montijo County Gold Medal, 2019
SPORTS RÉSUMÉ IN MOTORCYCLES
TITLES
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Winner of the Ladies’ Trophy in the National Motocross Championship
1999, 2000, 2001
1st Woman in the Motocross World Cup
INTERNATIONAL RACES
1994
Winner of the Ladies’ Cup in Baja de Alta Alcarria (Spain)
Winner of the Ladies’ Cup in Baja de Aragón (Spain)
1995
Winner of the Ladies’ Cup in Baja de Alta Alcarria (Spain)
1996
Winner of the Ladies’ Cup in Baja de Alta Alcarria (Spain)
1997
Baja de Alta Alcarria (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
5th in Class 4
13th in General Classification
Baja España Aragón (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
3rd in the less than 400cc Class
13th in General Classification
Received a merit in sports distinction
Rallye Optic Tunisie (Tunisia):
Runner-up lady
2nd in the less than 400cc Marathon Class
52nd in General Classification
1998
Rallye Paris Granada Dakar:
Took Part
Rallye Optic Tunisie (Tunisia):Runner-up lady
1st in the 250cc Class
60th in General Classification
Rallye Atlas Savane (Morocco):
Runner-up lady
3rd in the up to 250cc Class
47th in General Classification
Rallye Alta Alcarria (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
3rd in the up to 250cc Class
13th in General Classification
Baja Aragón (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
6th in the up to 250cc Class
15th in General Classification
Montes de Cuenca (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
35th in General Classification
UAE Desert Challenge (United Arab Emirates):
67th in the General Classification
1999
Rallye Granada Dakar:
Took Part
Tunisian Rally:
3rd in the Ladies’ Cup
64th in General Classification
Master Rally:
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
8th in General Classification
Baja Telecel 1000:
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
Montes de Cuenca (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
8th in General Classification
UAE Desert Challenge (United Arab Emirates):
Took Part
World Cup Classification:
1st Among Ladies
13th in General Classification
2000
Rallye Dakar Cairo:
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
49th in General Classification
Tunisian Rally:
Took Part
“Trophée Optic 2000 de L’Exploit”
Master Rally:
Took Part
UAE Desert Challenge (United Arab Emirates):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
8th in General Classification
World Cup Classification:
1st Among Ladies
25th in General Classification
2001
Rallye Paris Dakar:
Runner-up in the Ladies’ Cup
56th in General Classification
Montes de Cuenca (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
9th in General Classification
Baja Aragón (Spain):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
13th in General Classification
UAE Desert Challenge (United Arab Emirates):
1st in the Ladies’ Cup
4th in General Classification
World Cup Classification:
1st Among Ladies
13th in General Classification
2000
1st Woman in the Motocross World Cup
SPORTS RÉSUMÉ IN CARS
2000
Baja TT Optiroc:
Took Part
2001
3 Hours CC Compaq:
Runner-up in Jimny Cup
1st Ladies Team
Baja Telecel 1000:
16th in Jimny Cup
1st Ladies Team
24 Hours CC Vodafone:
16th in Jimny Cup
23rd in General Classification
2002
3 Hours CC Accenture:
10th in Jimny Cup
30th in General Classification
Lameirinho / Serras do Norte CC Rally:
12th in Jimny Cup
32nd in General Classification
Baja España Aragón:
Runner-up in the Ladies’ Cup (driving a Toyota Land Cruiser/T2)
16th in T2 rank
42nd in General Classification
Esporão Vindimas CC Rally:
6th in Jimny Cup
Master Rally:
1st in the Ladies’ Cup (driving a Toyota Land Cruiser/T2)
6th in T2 rank
23rd in General Classification
2003
Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles:
Winner in SUV rank (driving a Renault Kangoo)
2004
Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles:
Runner-up in SUV rank (driving a Renault Kangoo)
2006
Orpi Morocco Rally:
Took Part (driving a Bowler Wildcat)
SPORTS RÉSUMÉ IN TRUCKS
2003
Telefónica Dakar Rally:
Took Part (driving a Mercedes)
2004
Telefónica Dakar Rally:
26th in General Classification (driving a Renault Kerax)
Rallye Optic 2000 Tunisie:
Runner-up in General Classification (driving a Renault Kerax)
(1st in General Classification at the 5th round)
2005
Telefónica Dakar Rally:
24th in General Classification (driving a Renault Kerax)
Rallye Orpi Marroc:
3rd in General Classification (driving a Renault Kerax)
AMV Shamrock Rally:
1st in General Classification (driving a Renault Kerax)
2006
Lisboa-Dakar Rally:
Took Part (driving a Renault Kerax)
AMV Shamrock Rally:
Took Part (driving a MAN M2000)
2007
Lisboa-Dakar Rally:
21st in General Classification (driving a MAN M2000)
7th in the Trucks with Less than 10 000cc class
Optic 2000 Tunisie Rally:
2nd in General Classification (driving a MAN M2000)
AMV Shamrock Rally:
1st in General Classification (driving a MAN M2000)
2008
Rallye Aïcha de Gazelles (Morocco):
2nd in General Classification (driving a MAN M2000)
Tunisian Rally:
2nd in General Classification (driving a MAN M2000)
1st in the Trucks With Less than 10 cc Class
AMV Shamrock (Morocco):
Took Part (driving a MAN M2000)
2009
Dakar-Argentina-Chile Rally:
Took Part (driving a MAN M2000)
Shamrock Rally (Morocco):
2nd in General Classification (driving a MAN TGS)
2010
Africa Race Rally:
Took Part (driving a MAN TGS)
Tunisian Rally:
1st in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
8th in the General Car/Truck Classification
Moroccan Rally:
1st in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
11th in the General Car/Truck Classification
2011
Africa Eco Race Rally:
2nd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
7th in the General Car/Truck Classification
Tunisian Rally:
1st in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
8th in the General Car/Truck Classification
2012
Africa Eco Race Rally:
2nd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
4th in the General Car/Truck Classification
Aïcha Des Gazelles Rally:
3rd in the General Classification (driving a VW Amarok)
Baja de Aragón:
2nd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
Moroccan Rally:
3rd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
13th in the General Car/Truck Classification
2013
Africa Eco Race Rally:
3rd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
7th in the General Car/Truck Classification
Aïcha Des Gazelles Rally:
11th in the General Classification of Car/Trucks (driving a VW Amarok)
Baja de Aragón:
2nd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
Moroccan Rally:
1st in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
17th in the General Car/Truck Open Classification
2014
Africa Eco Race Rally:
3rd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
7th in the General Car/Truck Classification
Rali Aïcha des Gazelles:
2nd in the General Classification of Car/Trucks (driving a VW Amarok)
Moroccan Rally:
4th in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
10th in the General Car/Truck Open Classification
2015
Africa Eco Race Rally:
4th in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
11th in the General Car/Truck Classification
Rali Aïcha des Gazelles:
6th in the General Classification of Expert Class (driving a VW Amarok)
Moroccan Rally:
12th in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
24th in the General Car/Truck Open Classification
2016
Africa Eco Race Rally:
3rd in the General Classification of Trucks (driving a MAN TGS)
14th in the General Car/Truck Classification
Rali Aïcha des Gazelles:
5th in the General Classification of Expert Class (driving a VW Amarok)
Libya Rally:
Took Part
2017
Africa Eco Race Rally
Took Part in the
Morocco Desert Challenge Rally:
3rd Place in the Truck Class Classification
Oilibya du Maroc Rally:
Took Part
2018
Africa Eco Race Rally
Took Part in the
Morocco Desert Challenge Rally:
7rd Place in the Truck Class Classification
2019
Africa Eco Race Rally:
1st place in the Truck General Classification (driving a MAN TGS),
5th place in the Car/Truck General
HOBBIES:
Recreational Diving:
Master Scuba Diver, PADI, 2009
Divemaster, PADI, 2010
Photography
EXPERIENCES:
Parachuting Course
Blue Emotion Parachuting School, 2007
Mountaineering
Climbing Mont Blanc with success, in an activity promoted by the French Government when it assumed the European Union Government. 2008.