Antônio Prado

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameAntônio•Prado Júnior
Used nameAntônio•Prado
Born5 April 1890 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA)
Died17 November 1955 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA)
NOC Brazil

Biography

Antônio Prado was a top cyclist, winning the South American Cycling Cup three times, and winning the 1897 Paris-Deauville motorpaced race. He was also an early supporter of the automobile, and raced the 1913 São Paulo-to-Curitiba rally, driving with Washington Luiz, President of the Brazilian Republic from 1926-30. Prado founded national sports federations in Brazil in athletics, basketball, fencing, and tennis. He became an IOC Member in March 1938 and remained a member until his death in November 1955.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
President Comitê Olímpico Brasileiro 1935—1947 BRA Antônio Prado
Member International Olympic Committee 1938—1955 BRA Antônio Prado