About Sylvio dos Santos
Lived 1935 – 2016 (aged 81). Sylvio dos Santos was a Brazilian water polo player and swimmer.
Sylvio Kelly dos Santos (15 July 1935 – 4 November 2016) was a Brazilian sportsman. He competed in two Olympics. He represented Brazil in swimming at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and in water polo at the 1959 Pan American Games.
He was brother of Márvio dos Santos, who competed at three Summer Olympics in water polo.
He broke the Brazilian record in the 1500-metre freestyle, in Helsinki at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Sylvio dos Santos?
Brazilian swimmer and water polo player
When was Sylvio dos Santos born?
Sylvio dos Santos was born on 15 July 1935 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Sylvio dos Santos die?
Sylvio dos Santos died on 4 November 2016.
What was Sylvio dos Santos's occupation?
Sylvio dos Santos was a water polo player and swimmer.
What nationality was Sylvio dos Santos?
Sylvio dos Santos was Brazilian.
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· Wikipedia: Sylvio dos Santos
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