Olga Verissimo

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Olga Verissimo
Personal information
Full nameOlga Maria Verissimo
Born (1959-02-15) 15 February 1959 (age 65)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) Heptathlon, 100 m hurdles

Olga Maria Verissimo (born 15 February 1959) is a retired Brazilian athlete who specialised in the heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles. [1] She won several medals at continental levels.

International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
1974 South American Junior Championships Lima, Peru 2ndJavelin throw39.40 m
1975 South American Youth Championships Quito, Ecuador 2ndJavelin throw36.76 m
1979 Pan American Games San Juan, Puerto Rico 10th (h)100 m hurdles 14.47
4th4 × 100 m relay 46.98
4thPentathlon 3865 pts
South American Championships Bucaramanga, Colombia 2nd100 m hurdles 14.4
2nd4 × 100 m relay 46.1
1981 South American Championships La Paz, Bolivia 5thJavelin throw 39.44 m
2ndHeptathlon 5116 pts
1983 Universiade Caracas, Venezuela 11thHeptathlon 5389 pts
South American Championships Santa Fe, Argentina 5thJavelin throw 42.58 m
2ndHeptathlon 5371 pts

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References

  1. Olga Verissimo at Tilastopaja (registration required)