About José da Conceição
Lived 1931 – 1974 (aged 43). José da Conceição was a Brazilian sprinter and athletics competitor.
José Telles da Conceição (23 May 1931 – 18 October 1974) was a Brazilian athlete who competed mainly in the high jump but also in sprinting events.
He competed for Brazil in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the high jump where he won the bronze medal.
He competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics in 200 meters finishing sixth in the final.
In 1974 he was murdered in Rio de Janeiro.
International competitions 1Did not start in the semifinals 2Did not start in the final
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José da Conceição?
Brazilian athletics competitor (1931-1974)
When was José da Conceição born?
José da Conceição was born on 23 May 1931 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did José da Conceição die?
José da Conceição died on 18 October 1974 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was José da Conceição's occupation?
José da Conceição was a sprinter and athletics competitor.
What nationality was José da Conceição?
José da Conceição was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José da Conceição. https://biography.guide/jose-da-conceicao/
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