José Ferreira

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosé•Ferreira de Amorin
Used nameJosé•Ferreira
Born19 May 1934 in Sanguedo, Distrito de Aveiro (POR)
Measurements163 cm / 67 kg
NOC Venezuela

Biography

Born in Portugal in 1934, José Ferreira later moved to Venezuela where he became a cyclist. In 1960 Ferreira was selected to compete for the country at the Roma Olympics. He finished 63rd in the individual road race, almost eight minutes behind the race winner, and 23rd in the 100 kilometres team time trial.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) VEN José Ferreira
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 63
100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) Venezuela 23