Algodão

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameZenny "Algodão"•de Azevedo
Used name•Algodão
Born1 March 1925 in Realengo, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
Died10 March 2001 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
Measurements183 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsClube Aliados de Campo Grande/CR Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
NOC Brazil
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 2
Total 2

Biography

Algodão also won three bronze medals at the Pan American Games in 1951, 1955, and 1959.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) BRA Algodão
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Brazil 3 Bronze
1952 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) BRA Algodão
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Brazil 6
1956 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) BRA Algodão
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Brazil 6
1960 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) BRA Algodão
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Brazil 3 Bronze

Special Notes