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Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva

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Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva

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Birth dateSep 29, 1927
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Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva is a Brazil jumper, born on September 29, 1927. He competes primarily in the TJ.

His personal bests include 16.56 in the TJ. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Brazil.

Key facts
Triple Jump
16.56
#988 all-time
1960 season best
15.61
Sep 6, 1960 · Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold
Age
98 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: Triple Jump 16.56 (#988 all-time), 1960 season best 15.61 (Sep 6, 1960, Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 98 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1960
TJ
15.61-Sep 6, 1960
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1956
TJ
16.35-Nov 27, 1956
↓
Cricket Ground, Melbourne (AUS)
1955
TJ
16.56+0.2Mar 16, 1955
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
1952
TJ
16.22+0.7Jul 23, 1952
↓
Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)
1951
TJ
16.01+1.2Sep 30, 1951
↓
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
1950
TJ
16.00+1.6Dec 3, 1950
↓
São Paulo (BRA)
1948
TJ
14.69-Aug 3, 1948
↓
Wembley Stadium, London (GBR)

1960

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.61-Sep 6The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
TJ
15.07-Sep 6The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1956

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.15-Nov 27The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
TJ
16.35-Nov 27The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne

1955

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.56+0.2Mar 16Ciudad de México Pan American Games, Ciudad de México

1952

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.32-Jul 23The XV Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
TJ
16.12-Jul 23The XV Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
TJ
16.22+0.7Jul 23The XV Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

1951

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.01+1.2Sep 30Rio de Janeiro

1950

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.00+1.6Dec 3Sao Paulo, São Paulo

1948

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
14.69-Aug 3The XIV Olympic Games, Wembley Stadium, London
TJ
14.49-Aug 3The XIV Olympic Games, Wembley Stadium, London

Honours

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The XVI Olympic Games

Triple Jump

1956
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Ciudad de México Pan American Games

Triple Jump

1955
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Ciudad de México Pan American Games

Triple Jump

1955
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The XV Olympic Games

Triple Jump

1952
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The XIV Olympic Games

Triple Jump

1948
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva's Triple Jump personal best?

Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva's Triple Jump personal best is 16.56, set on Mar 16, 1955 in Ciudad de México (MEX), #988 on the all-time list.

Which events does Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva compete in?

Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva perform in 1960?

1960 season best: 15.61, set on Sep 6, 1960 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA).

How many medals has Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva won?

Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva has won 2 Olympic Games medals.