About Haroldo Lara
Lived 1934 – 2015 (aged 80). Haroldo Lara was a Brazilian swimmer.
Haroldo de Melo Lara (9 June 1934 – 4 January 2015) was an Olympic freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who participated in two Summer Olympics for his native country.
At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, he swam the 100-metre and the 4×200-metre freestyle, not reaching the finals.
At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, he swam the 100-metre freestyle, not reaching the finals.
Haroldo Lara died on 6 January 2015, due to complications from a stroke.
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Who was Haroldo Lara?
Brazilian swimmer (1934-2015)
When was Haroldo Lara born?
Haroldo Lara was born on 9 June 1934 in Santos.
When did Haroldo Lara die?
Haroldo Lara died on 4 January 2015 in Santos.
What was Haroldo Lara's occupation?
Haroldo Lara was a swimmer.
What nationality was Haroldo Lara?
Haroldo Lara was Brazilian.
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