Antônio Lira
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Opening Flagbearer |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Antônio•Pereira Lira |
| Used name | Antônio•Lira |
| Born | 13 November 1909 in João Pessoa, Paraíba (BRA) |
| Died | 23 August 1963 (aged 53 years 9 months 10 days) in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (BRA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm |
| NOC |  Brazil |
Biography
Antônio Lyra was a shot putter who competed at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics, without making a fair throw, but was a Brazilian and South American champion. Lyra was a military man who became a general in the Brazilian army, and had a brother who was a minister in the Brazilian government. Antônio Lyra spent many years as commander of the Escola de Educação Física do Exército. In 1963, Lyra was attacked, shot and killed by a young man who was upset with Brazil’s government.
Personal Best: SP – 14.18 (1941).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BRA |
Antônio Lira | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BRA |
Antônio Lira | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | AC r1/2 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | BRA |
Antônio Lira |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Murdered (Shot and killed by a young man who was upset with Brazil’s government.)