João do Pulo

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameJoão Carlos “João do Pulo“•de Oliveira
Used name•João do Pulo
Born28 May 1954 in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo (BRA)
Died29 May 1999 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA)
Measurements186 cm / 76 kg
AffiliationsECP
NOC Brazil
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 2
Total 2

Biography

João Carlos de Oliveira won gold in long jump and triple jump in both the 1975 and 1979 Pan American Games.

Personal Bests: LJ – 8.36 (1979); TJ – 17.89 (1975).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Athletics BRA João do Pulo
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) 5
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1980 Summer Olympics Athletics BRA João do Pulo
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Brazil DNS
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) 12 r1/2
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1976 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony BRA João do Pulo
1976 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony BRA João do Pulo
1980 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony BRA João do Pulo

Special Notes