João da Paula
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | João Ventura•Rodrígues da Paula |
| Used name | João•da Paula |
| Born | 20 June 1930 in Vera Cruz, Aveiro, Distrito de Aveiro (POR) |
| Died | 28 October 2021 (aged 91 years 4 months 8 days) in Aveiro, Distrito de Aveiro (POR) |
| Measurements | 171 cm |
| Affiliations | Clube dos Galitos, Aveiro (POR) |
| NOC |  Portugal |
Biography
João da Paula was a Portuguese rower who represented Clube dos Galitos in Aveiro. Da Paula was part of the eight crew that competed at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. The Portuguese boat finished in last place in both their opening heat and their repêchage heat.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Rowing | POR |
João da Paula | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | Portugal | 3 h1 r2/5 |