Jorge de Barros | |
Nationality: | Brazilian |
Sport: | Sprinting |
Event: | 100 metres |
Birth Date: | 26 April 1935 |
Jorge Machado de Barros (born 26 April 1935) is a Brazilian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]
De Barros is a Physical Education teacher at the Centro Esportivo Virtual. He won medals at the 1956, 1958, and 1961 South American Championships in Athletics, including gold medals in the 4 x 100 m relays at the former two championships. He is also a multiple-time Campeonato Carioca champion in athletics representing Fluminense FC.[2]