Paulo Silva (volleyball)

Paulo Silva
Personal information
Full namePaulo André Jukoski da Silva
NicknamePaulão
BornDecember 24, 1963 (1963-12-24) (age 60)
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height201 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Number5
National team
1987–1997 Brazil
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Brazil
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona Team
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Indianapolis Team
CSV South American Championship
Gold medal – first place 1991 Osasco
Gold medal – first place 1993 Córdoba

Paulo André Jukoski da Silva (born December 24, 1963), known as Paulão, is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics, the 1992 Summer Olympics, and the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Paulão was born in Porto Alegre.

In 1988, Paulão was part of the Brazilian team that finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played all seven matches.

Four years later, Paulão won the gold medal with the Brazilian team in the 1992 Olympic tournament. He played all eight matches.

At the 1996 Games, Paulão was a member of the Brazilian team that finished fifth in the Olympic tournament. He played seven matches.

References

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  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Paulão (full name: Paulo André Jukoski da Silva)". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
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