Vagner started flying in 2012. He wanted an athletic endeavour that would challenge not only his physical but also his mental capacities – he found it in free flight. After six years of dedication to the sport, he achieved the world record for distance to a declared goal, with a 451km flight from Caicó, Brazil. He followed this with a 524km olc flight in the Northeastern Sertão, putting him in the exclusive group of pilots who have achieved the remarkable feat of flying over 500km! A cross-country distance-hunter, Vagner will be flying all the main regional, national, and international competitions in Brazil.