Ricardo Guimarães

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRicardo•Vaz Guimarães
Used nameRicardo•Guimarães
Born4 January 1909 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA)
Died14 January 1974 (aged 65 years 10 days)
Measurements178 cm
AffiliationsCA Paulistano, São Paulo (BRA)
NOC Brazil

Biography

Ricardo Guimarães was a Brazilian track and field athlete who represented CA Paulistano in São Paulo. Guimarães specialised as a sprinter and was selected to run in the 100 metres at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He was also scheduled to run in the 200 metres and the 4 × 100 metres relay but did not start in either race.

Personal Best: 100 – 10.8 (1932).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Athletics BRA Ricardo Guimarães
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h6 r1/4
200 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Brazil DNS