Nicole Rocha Silveira is a Brazilian skeleton racer and former bobsledder who has significantly contributed to winter sports in Brazil. Silveira transitioned from bobsled to skeleton racing, quickly establishing herself on the international stage.
In 2019, Silveira made her debut in the Skeleton World Championships, where she finished 25th. Over the years, she improved her standings, achieving a career-best 7th place in the 2023–24 Skeleton World Cup in Igls. Her dedication and performance led her to represent Brazil at the 2022 Winter Olympics, where she secured a 13th-place finish—the best result for Brazil in sliding sports at the Winter Olympics.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Silveira is also a registered nurse, working at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Canada during the skeleton off-season.
In her personal life, Silveira is openly bisexual and has been an advocate for LGBT visibility in sports. She is married to Belgian skeleton racer Kim Meylemans, and their relationship has been highlighted in various media outlets for its representation of LGBT athletes in international competitions. At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Silveira had the honor of being one of Brazil’s flagbearers during the opening ceremony, further cementing her status as a prominent figure in Brazilian winter sports.
