Wanda dos Santos
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Wanda dos Santos (born June 1, 1932, in São Paulo) is a retired female hurdler from Brazil, who represented her native country at two Summer Olympics, starting in 1952. She won a total number of four individual medals at the Pan American Games during her career.
Wanda, 76 years old, today's Athlete of the SPFC and veteran competitions, in addition to promoting social and sporting events for seniors and also teaching in the elementary school for children of College St. Helena in the village Gumercindo.[1]
Wanda had to overcome two major barriers, In addition to the sportsbook. As a black woman suffered several prejudices, Especially in Summer Olympics in 1952 where the other contestants, even cordial, they refused to stay close to or touching the Brazilian athlete.
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- Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics
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