Paulo Silva (swimmer)

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Paulo Silva
Personal information
Full namePaulo Williemsens da Fonseca e Silva
NationalityFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Born2 December 1923
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedOctober 9, 2007(2007-10-09) (aged 84)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sport
Sport Swimming
StrokesBackstroke
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil

Paulo Williemsens da Fonseca e Silva (2 December 1923 - 9 October 2007) was a former Olympic backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who participated at one Summer Olympics for his native country. [1] At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he swam the 100-metre backstroke, reaching the semifinals. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sports Reference Profile". Sports Reference. 2013. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2013.

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