Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva

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Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva

BrazilBrazil
Born
Sep 29, 1927
Events
Triple Jump

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.

Personal best · Triple Jump16.56
#976 all-time
1960 season best15.61Sep 6, 1960 · Stadio Olimpico, Roma
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 gold

As of Nov 13, 2026: Triple Jump 16.56 (#976 all-time), 1960 season best 15.61 (Sep 6, 1960, Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 99 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
TJCiudad de México 1955Brazil Triple Jump all-time list16.561,118 pts#976

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games2––2

Progression

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

Media

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva's Triple Jump personal best is 16.56, set on Mar 16, 1955 in Ciudad de México (MEX), #976 on the all-time list.

Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva competes in the Triple Jump.

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

Adhemar Ferreira Da Silva has won 2 Olympic Games medals.