José da Conceição
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José Telles da Conceição (May 23, 1931 – October 18, 1974) was a Brazil
Brazil
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ian athlete who competed mainly in the high jump but also in sprinting events.

He competed for Brazil in the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...

 held in Helsinki
Helsinki
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, Finland
Finland
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 in the high jump where he won the bronze medal.

He competed in Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres
Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres
These are the official results of the Men's 200 metres event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. There were a total number of 66 competitors.-Medallists:-First Round:...

and finished sixth in the final.
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