Wilson Carneiro
Brasilian hurdler
Wilson Gomes Carneiro (born 3 July 1930) is a retired Brazilian hurdler. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was also the first Brazilian individual medalist at the Pan American Games, winning the silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles in the 1951 Pan American Games in Buenos Aires.
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