About Edith de Oliveira
Lived 1928 – 1964 (aged 36). Edith de Oliveira was a Brazilian swimmer.
Edith Grobade de Oliveira (16 November 1928 – 29 December 1964) was an Olympic backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who competed at two Summer Olympics for her native country. At 19 years old, she was at the 1948 Summer Olympics, in London, where she swam the 100-metre backstroke, not reaching the finals. At 23 years old, she was at the 1952 Summer Olympics, in Helsinki, where she swam the 100-metre backstroke, not reaching the finals.
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Who was Edith de Oliveira?
Brazilian swimmer
When was Edith de Oliveira born?
Edith de Oliveira was born on 16 November 1928 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Edith de Oliveira die?
Edith de Oliveira died on 29 December 1964.
What was Edith de Oliveira's occupation?
Edith de Oliveira was a swimmer.
What nationality was Edith de Oliveira?
Edith de Oliveira was Brazilian.
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