Wanda dos Santos

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameWanda•dos Santos
Used nameWanda•dos Santos
Born1 June 1932 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA)
Measurements159 cm / 60 kg
NOC Brazil

Biography

Wanda dos Santos had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1959 Pan American Games 80 metres Hurdles, 3rd in the 1951 Pan American Games Long Jump, 3rd in the 1955 Pan American Games 80 metres Hurdles, 3rd in the 1963 Pan American Games 80 metres Hurdles. She also finished fourth in the 1951 Pan American Games 80 metres Hurdles.

Personal Bests: 80H – 11.50 (1963); LJ – 5.61 (1950).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics BRA Wanda dos Santos
80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) 5 h2 r2/3
Long Jump, Women (Olympic) 21
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics BRA Wanda dos Santos
80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) 4 h2 r1/3

Special Notes