Boccardo

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWaldir Geraldo•Boccardo
Used name•Boccardo
Born28 January 1936 in São Manuel, São Paulo (BRA)
Died18 November 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
Measurements192 cm
AffiliationsFlamengo, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
NOC Brazil
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Waldyr Geraldo Boccardo, always known simply as Boccardo, played basketball for Brazil at the 1960 Roma Olympics, winning a bronze medal. In club ball he played for Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro. Boccardo also won a gold medal at the 1959 World Championships and a bronze medal at the 1959 Pan American Games.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) BRA Boccardo
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Brazil 3 Bronze

Special Notes