Hélio da Silva

Hélio Coutinho da Silva (2 December 1923 – 12 July 1987) was a Brazilian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]

Not to be confused with Hélio Silva.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Coutinho and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.

Hélio da Silva
Personal information
NationalityBrazilian
Born(1923-12-02)2 December 1923
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died12 July 1987(1987-07-12) (aged 63)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sport
SportSprinting
Event(s)100 metres

Da Silva died in Rio de Janeiro on 12 July 1987, at the age of 63.[2]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hélio da Silva Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  2. "Hélio da Silva". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 January 2023.


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