Messias José Baptista
Brazilian triple jumper From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Messias José Baptista (24 May 1968 – 11 September 2005) was a Brazilian athlete.[1] He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[2] He died from complications of leukemia aged 37.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 May 1968 Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | 11 September 2005 (aged 37) Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Triple jump |
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Brazil | |||||
| 1995 | South American Championships | Manaus, Brazil | 1st | Triple jump | 16.29 m |
| 1996 | Ibero-American Championships | Medellín, Colombia | 1st | Triple jump | 16.99 m |
| Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 22nd (q) | Triple jump | 16.45 m | |
| 2001 | South American Championships | Manaus, Brazil | 2nd | Triple jump | 16.23 m |
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