Altevir de Araújo
Altevir Silva Filho de Araújo (born December 23, 1955) is a retired sprinter from Brazil, he was a Brazilian champion,[1] but he was best known for winning two gold medals (100 and 200 metres) at the 1979 South American Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia.[2]
He represented his native country at the 1980 Summer Olympics, where he was eliminated in the second round of the men's 200 metres. In the same tournament he finished in 8th place with the men's relay team in the 4x100 metres, alongside Milton de Castro, Nelson Rocha dos Santos, and Katsuhiko Nakaya.[3]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | South American Championships | Bucaramanga, Colombia | 1st | 100 metres |
| 1st | 200 metres | |||
| 1981 | South American Championships | La Paz, Bolivia | 2nd | 100 metres |
References
- Brazilian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-09-27.
- South American Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-09-27.
- Altevir de Araujo. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2015-09-27.
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