João Carlos de Oliveira

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Olympic medal record
Men's Athletics
Bronze 1976 Montreal Triple jump
Bronze 1980 Moscow Triple jump

João Carlos de Oliveira (May 28, 1954May 17, 1999) was a Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump. He won two Olympic bronze medals. His personal best of 17.89 metres, set on October 15, 1975, stood as the world record until 1985.

Preceded by
Muhammad Ali
United Press International
Athlete of the Year

1975
Succeeded by
Alberto Juantorena