José João da Silva

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameJosé João•da Silva
Used nameJosé João•da Silva
Born5 May 1954 in Bezerros, Pernambuco (BRA)
Measurements178 cm / 62 kg
AffiliationsSPFC
NOC Brazil

Biography

José João da Silva finished fifth in the 5,000 metres at the 1975 Pan American Games. At the 1983 Pan American Games he finished fourth in the 5,000 metres as well as in the 10,000 metres.

Personal Bests: 5000 – 13:37.4 (1980); 10000 – 28:09.59 (1984).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Athletics BRA José João da Silva
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) DNS
1984 Summer Olympics Athletics BRA José João da Silva
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 7 h1 r1/3
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 10 h1 r1/2