Joaquim Cruz
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Joaquim Carvalho Cruz (born March 12, 1963) is a Brazilian former middle-distance runner, winner of the 800 meters at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He is one of only five men to run the 800 metres in less than 1 minute, 42 seconds.
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Full name | Joaquim Carvalho Cruz |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Born | (1963-03-12) March 12, 1963 (age 61) Taguatinga, Federal District, Brazil[1] |
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 800 m, 1500 m |
Club | Reebok/Team Nike/Funilense |
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Personal best(s) | 800 m – 1:41.77 (1984) 1500 m – 3:34.63 (1988)[2] |
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