| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1984 |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400m Hurdles |
Jorge Paula (born 8 October 1984) is a Portuguese hurdler who represented his country in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [1]
He is of Cape Verdean descent. [2]
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