| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1959-07-15)15 July 1959 São Joaquim, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Died | 13 October 2023(2023-10-13) (aged 64) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Gymnastics |
João Luiz Ribeiro (15 July 1959 – 13 October 2023) was a Brazilian gymnast. He competed in seven events at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
First athlete to represent Brazil in artistic gymnastics at an Olympic Games, Ribeiro died on 13 October 2023, at the age of 64.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "João Luiz Ribeiro Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- "Morre João Luiz Ribeiro, primeiro ginasta brasileiro em Jogos Olímpicos" [João Luiz Ribeiro, first Brazilian gymnast at the Olympic Games, dies] (in Portuguese). 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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