About Hélio da Silva
Lived 1923 – 1987 (aged 63). Hélio da Silva was a Brazilian triple jumper, sprinter and pole vaulter.
Hélio Coutinho da Silva (2 December 1923 – 12 July 1987) was a Brazilian sprinter and triple jumper.
At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he competed in the men's 100 metres, 4 × 100 metres relay and triple jump. At the 1951 Pan American Games in Buenos Aires, he won a silver medal in the triple jump as well as competing in the men's 100 metres, 200 metres and long jump.
Da Silva died in Rio de Janeiro on 12 July 1987, at the age of 63.
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Who was Hélio da Silva?
Brazilian sprinter and triple jumper (1923–1987)
When was Hélio da Silva born?
Hélio da Silva was born on 2 December 1923.
When did Hélio da Silva die?
Hélio da Silva died on 12 July 1987.
What was Hélio da Silva's occupation?
Hélio da Silva was a triple jumper, sprinter and pole vaulter.
What nationality was Hélio da Silva?
Hélio da Silva was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hélio da Silva. https://biography.guide/helio-da-silva/
MLA: "Hélio da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helio-da-silva/.
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