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João Costa Lima Neto

b. 1947

Brazilian swimmer

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About João Costa Lima Neto

Born 1947. João Costa Lima Neto is a Brazilian swimmer.

João Reynaldo Costa Lima Neto (born May 17, 1947 in Pernambuco), known as Nikita, is a former international butterfly swimmer from Brazil.

At the 1967 Pan American Games, in Winnipeg, he won a bronze medal in the 4×100-metre medley.

At the 1968 Summer Olympics, in Mexico City, he swam the 100-metre butterfly and the 4×100-metre medley, not reaching the finals.

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Federal University of Pernambuco

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Who is João Costa Lima Neto?

Brazilian swimmer

When was João Costa Lima Neto born?

João Costa Lima Neto was born on 17 May 1947 in Recife.

What is João Costa Lima Neto's occupation?

João Costa Lima Neto is a swimmer.

What nationality is João Costa Lima Neto?

João Costa Lima Neto is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João Costa Lima Neto

· Wikidata: Q16115048

· DBpedia: Nikita (swimmer)

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