"The Az". Portuguese magazine of Sports

Illustrated cover of «The az. Portuguese Magazine of Sports », of 28-07-29. In the image, the athlete José Palhares Costa, in a barrier race. José Palhares Costa was one of the best athletes of his time. He practiced several disciplines of athletics but, from 1928, specialized in 110 meters barriers. In this discipline was a national record holder, won 9 titles of national champion between 1928 and 1940 and represented Portugal at the Amsterdam Olympic Games.