About Ary de Sá
Lived 1928 – 2020 (aged 92). Ary de Sá was a Brazilian long jumper and sprinter.
Ary Façanha de Sá (1 April 1928 – 16 August 2020) was a Brazilian long jumper. At the 1952 Summer Olympics, he finished fourth in the long jump. Ary also competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He became South American long jump champion in 1952 and won silver medals in 1956 and 1958, along with a bronze medal in 1954. Additionally, he also won a bronze medal at the 1955 Pan American Games and a gold medal at the 1955 World Student Games.
International competitions
Personal bests 100 metres – 10.6 (1952) Long jump – 7.84 m (1955)
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Who was Ary de Sá?
Brazilian long jumper
When was Ary de Sá born?
Ary de Sá was born on 1 April 1928 in Guimarães.
When did Ary de Sá die?
Ary de Sá died on 16 August 2020.
What was Ary de Sá's occupation?
Ary de Sá was a long jumper and sprinter.
What nationality was Ary de Sá?
Ary de Sá was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ary de Sá. https://biography.guide/ary-de-sa/
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