About Hélio Silva
Lived 1926 – 2006 (aged 80). Hélio Silva was a Brazilian swimmer.
Hélio de Oliveira e Silva (28 May 1926 – 3 August 2006), also known as Paluca, was a Brazilian Olympic backstroke swimmer, who participated at one Summer Olympics for his native country.
At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he swam the 100-metre backstroke, reaching the semifinals.
Silva died in Niterói on 3 August 2006, at the age of 80.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hélio Silva?
Brazilian swimmer (1926–2006)
When was Hélio Silva born?
Hélio Silva was born on 28 May 1926 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Hélio Silva die?
Hélio Silva died on 3 August 2006 in Niterói.
What was Hélio Silva's occupation?
Hélio Silva was a swimmer.
What nationality was Hélio Silva?
Hélio Silva was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hélio Silva (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hélio Silva. https://biography.guide/helio-silva-swimmer/
MLA: "Hélio Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helio-silva-swimmer/.
Chicago: "Hélio Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/helio-silva-swimmer/.
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