About Rui Abreu
Lived 1961 – 1982 (aged 21). Rui Abreu was a Portuguese swimmer.
Rui Abreu (23 June 1961 – 31 October 1982) was a Portuguese backstroke and freestyle swimmer. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Abreu was found unresponsive by his roommate and rushed to hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was pronounced dead. Coroners determined that he had died by suicide by suffocating himself with a plastic bag.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rui Abreu?
Portuguese swimmer (1961–1982)
When was Rui Abreu born?
Rui Abreu was born on 23 June 1961 in Maputo.
When did Rui Abreu die?
Rui Abreu died on 1 November 1982 in Cleveland.
What was Rui Abreu's occupation?
Rui Abreu was a swimmer.
What nationality was Rui Abreu?
Rui Abreu was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rui Abreu. https://biography.guide/rui-abreu/
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