Shirlen Nascimento
Shirlen Thais do Nascimento is a Brazilian judoka.
She was Rafaela Silva's sparring partner at the 2024 Summer Olympics, helping the Olympic champion with her training. As Rafaela moved up a weight class, Shirlen took her place in the category.
At 2024 Judo Grand Slam Abu Dhabi, she won the bronze medal.
Nascimento won a gold medal at the 2025 Pan American-Oceania Championships, in the 57 kg category.
At 2025 Judo Grand Slam Astana, she won the bronze medal.
At the 2025 World Judo Championships, in her World Championship debut, defeated South Korean Huh Mi-mi, Olympic runner-up and world champion, and reached the quarterfinals, losing only to Japanese Momo Tamaoki. She subsequently won both of her repechage matches to obtain the bronze medal.