Ivo Machado Rodrigues (born October 15, 1960) is a former marathon runner from Brazil. He won the gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games and competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics, finishing in 56th place.
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing Brazil | ||||
1987 | Pan American Games | Indianapolis, United States | 1st | 2:20:13 |
1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 56th | 2:26:27 |
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