Jaime Mendes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jaime•Mendes |
| Used name | Jaime•Mendes |
| Born | 20 August 1913 in Lisboa, Distrito de Lisboa (POR) |
| Died | 2 October 1990 (aged 77 years 1 month 13 days) |
| Affiliations | Vendedores de Jornais FC, Lisboa (POR) |
| NOC |  Portugal |
Biography
Portuguese long-distance runner Jaime Mendes represented Vendedores de Jornais FC in Lisboa. In 1936 Mendes finished as the runner-up in the national marathon race, earning him a spot on the Olympic team for the Berlin Games. At the marathon at the Olympics, however, he was one of handful of athletes who did not finish the course. The following year he was the regional long-distance champion in the 30km event.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-42:55 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | POR |
Jaime Mendes | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |