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Keila Costa
Keila da Silva Costa (born 6 February 1983) is a Brazilian long jumper and triple jumper. She has competed in three Olympic Games, 2004, 2008 and 2012, and has reached the final round both there and in World Championships and World Indoor Championships. She is the South American record holder in triple jump with 14.58 metres, and has 6.88 metres in the long jump. Both results were achieved in 2007. Early career She was born in Abreu e Lima near Recife, and took up athletics at the age of nine. It was not the easiest of things to become an international athlete, as the city of Abreu e Lima did not sport a rubber track; also she came from a "humble family". As a junior athlete she competed in two World Junior Championships. At the 2000 edition in Santiago, Chile she finished eleventh in the triple jump. Her personal best at the time was 13.23 metres. In 2001, she broke the 14-metre barrier as she improved to 14.00 metres at a meet in São Caetano do Sul.. Retrieved on 4 April ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abreu E Lima, Pernambuco
Abreu e Lima is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco. It is located in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, also known as Recife metropolitan area, Greater Recife. Abreu e Lima covers , and has a population of 100,346 with a population density of 780 inhabitants per square kilometer. 75% of the area of the municipality is rural, but only 8% of the population lives outside of the urban center. The city was named in honor of José Inácio de Abreu e Lima (1794-1869), also known as "Inácio Pernambucano". Abreu e Lima participated in battles in Pernambuco and fought alongside Simón Bolivar in the wars of independence of Venezuela and Colombia. Folklore is one of Abreu e Lima's main attractions. Visitors can enjoy the energetic drum rhythms of Maracatu dance performance, as well as Ciranda dance groups such as the one led by Dona Odete do Coco. The city's main festival is the Emancipation Festival, every May 14. Over 70 percent of Abreu e Lima's territory is covered by u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2014 South American Games
Athletics at the 2014 South American Games took place between March 13–16, 2014. The event was held at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. A total of 44 events were contested, 22 by men and 22 by women. Detailed reports were given by Eduardo Biscayart for the IAAF. A total of 29 games records (GR), (at least) 7 national records (NR), and 11 world leading marks (best mark worldwide in the current season, WL) were set. The 2014 athletics competition marked the return of senior athletes to the competition, removing the age limits that had been introduced in 2002 (under-20s) and continued at the 2006 and 2010 games (under-23s). This coincided with increased attendance levels, including many of the region's top level athletes. This raised the calibre of the competition to an elite South American event, which paralleled the status of other continental multi-sport events, such as the Asian Games and All-Africa Games. Men's discus thrower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 South American Championships In Athletics
The 2007 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estádio Ícaro de Castro Mello in São Paulo, Brazil from 7 June to 9 June 2007. A total of 44 events were contested, of which 22 by male and 22 by female athletes. Continuing in their traditional dominant role, the hosts Brazil easily topped both the medal and points tables, having won 28 gold medals and 61 medals in total. The next best team was Colombia who had a haul of seven golds and 26 overall, while Argentina took third with 13 medals of which 4 were gold.Biscayart, Eduardo (2007-06-10)14.57 Area Triple Jump Record for Costa as South American Champs finish IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-03-19. In addition to the seven List of South American Championships in Athletics records, Championship records which were broken during the three-day event, two List of South American records in athletics, South American records were broken: Keila Costa jumped 14.57 m in the women's triple jump while Fábio Gomes da Silva br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 South American Championships In Athletics
The 2003 South American Championships in Athletics were held from June 20 to June 22 at the Polideportivo Máximo Viloria in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Detailed day-by-day reports can be found on the IAAF website. Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table Participation * (33) * (3) * (75) * (40) * (36) * (20) * (4) * (4) * (2) * (8) * (62) * (9) See also Men Results– GBR Athletics – GBR Athletics Full resultsCAC Results References {{South American athletics championships 2003 in athletics (track and field), S South American Championships in Athletics 2003 in Venezuelan sport, Athletics International athletics competitions hosted by Venezuela, A Sport in Barquisimeto 2003 in South American sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 South American Championships In Athletics
The 2001 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Vila Olímpica in Manaus, Brazil, from May 18–20. Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table Participation * (34) * (5) * (77) * (23) * (10) * (16) * (1) (guest) * (3) * (1) * (1) * (7) * (2) * (9) * (28) See also *2001 in athletics (track and field) This article contains an overview of the sport of athletics, including track and field, cross country and road running, in the year 2001. The foremost competition of the season was the 2001 World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton, Alberta ... References External links Men Results– GBR Athletics – GBR Athletics Full results {{South American athletics championships S South American Championships in Athletics A 2001 in South American sport International athletics competitions hosted by Brazil 2001 in Brazilian sport May 2001 sports events in South America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South American Championships In Athletics
The South American Championships in Athletics is a biennial athletics event organized by CONSUDATLE. The first edition in 1919 was competed between only two countries (Chile and Uruguay), but it has since expanded and has generally been held every two years since 1927. In addition, 8 unofficial championships were held between 1918 and 1957: The 1918 event was titled "Campeonato de Iniciación". The 1922 event was titled "Campeonato Latino-Americano". The 1931 event was held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Uruguayan independence. The 1946 event was held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games. The 1948 event was held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of La Paz. The 1950 event was held in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Uruguayan Athletics Federation. The 1957 event was for men only. Countries are measured by a points system resulting from their respective athletes' performances. The country with the highest tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Ibero-American Championships In Athletics
The 2004 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics (''Spanish: XI Campeonato Iberoamericano de Atletismo'') was the eleventh edition of the international athletics competition between Ibero-American nations which was held at the Estadio Iberoamericano in Huelva, Spain on 6–8 August 2004. A record high of 27 nations took part while the number of participating athletes (430) was the second highest in the competition's history after the 1992 edition. The programme featured 44 track and field events, 22 each for men and women, and 16 championship records were broken or equalled at the three-day competition. The host stadium was built specifically for the championships and it was the first major event to be held there. An opening ceremony was held outside the stadium at La Rábida (the monastery where Christopher Columbus stayed and successfully proposed his voyage to the Indies, which led to the Discovery of the Americas). High participation was attributed to the competition's proxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Ibero-American Championships In Athletics
The 2006 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics (''Spanish: XII Campeonato Iberoamericano de Atletismo'') was the twelfth edition of the international athletics competition between Ibero-American nations that place at the Francisco Montaner Stadium in Ponce, Puerto Rico between 26–28 May. It was the first time that Puerto Rico hosted the competition and it won eighteen medals, three of them gold. In the absence of a Cuban delegation, it was Brazil that dominated the championships, taking seventeen golds and 35 medals in total. Spain ranked a distant second with six golds and 23 medals. Colombia won four golds, while Argentina and the Dominican Republic each had three.El Atletismo Ibero-Americano - San Fernando 2010 (pgs. 193-201). RFEA. Retrieved on 2012-01-09. Only four [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibero-American Championships In Athletics
The Ibero-American Championships in Athletics (Spanish: ''Campeonato Iberoamericano de Atletismo'') is a biennial athletics (sport), athletics competition for athletes representing Ibero-American countries as well as a number of other Spanish language, Spanish- or Portuguese language, Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa. The competition is organised by the Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (''Ibero-American Athletics Association''). The idea of such a competition first came about in 1982 when the Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (AIA) was officially formed in Madrid with 22 countries as signatories. Following official sanctioning by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the AIA established the Ibero-American Championships which first took place in Barcelona, Spain in 1983. Ibero-American Games The Ibero American Games (''Spanish language, Spanish: Juegos Iberoamericanos'') was a precursor to the regional championships and was held twice, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2009 Lusophony Games
The Athletics competition at the 2009 Lusophone Games was held in the Estádio Universitário de Lisboa on 12,13 and 19 July 2009. Brazilian medalists Jorge Sena, Bruno Barros, Lucimar Teodoro, Luciana França, Lucimara da Silva, Fernanda Gonçalves, Josiane Tito were all later disqualified from their events as they failed their drug tests after systematic doping by their coach. Triple jump fourth placer Leonardo dos Santos was also disqualified. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 2011-09-10. It is not clear whether medals were reassigned to other athletes. Medals summary Men's Women's Medal table Original After disqualifications Participation ...
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2009 Lusophony Games
The 2009 Lusophony Games was the 2nd Lusophony Games ( pt, 2.os Jogos da Lusofonia), a multi-sport event for delegations representing Portuguese-speaking National Olympic committees. It took place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 11 to 19 July 2009. The Pavilhão Atlântico acted as the main venue, staging the opening ceremonies and the majority of the sporting events. Host decision The organization was awarded to Portugal during the 6th ACOLOP general assembly, gathered in Macau, on 10 October 2006. José Vicente de Moura, president of the Olympic Committee of Portugal and honorary president of the ACOLOP, is also the president of the Organizing Committee for the 2009 Lusophony Games (COJOL). Participants *Portugal (170 athletes) *Macau *Brazil * Cape Verde *Mozambique *Angola * Equatorial Guinea *India * Sri Lanka (20 athletes) *Guinea-Bissau *East Timor * São Tomé and Príncipe Games Sports On 21 May 2007, during a meeting between the 2009 Games Organizing Committee ( pt, Comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lusophony Games
The Lusofonia Games ( pt, Jogos da Lusofonia) is a multinational multi-sport event organized by the ACOLOP, which involves athletes coming from Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries. Most countries competing are countries that are members of the CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), but some are countries with significant Portuguese communities or have a history with Portugal. Participating countries are founding members Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Guinea-Bissau, Macau ( Chinese SAR), Mozambique, Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe, and associate members Equatorial Guinea, India and Sri Lanka. In addition, Ghana, Flores (an island of Indonesia), Mauritius and Morocco have also expressed the desire to participate in future events. This event is similar in concept to the Commonwealth Games (for members of the Commonwealth of Nations) and the Jeux de la Francophonie (for the Francophone community). Editions The 2017 Games were awarded to Mozambiqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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