In the Olympic Games Montreal 1976, Brazil was consolidated as a country of good jumps. After Adhemar Ferreira and Nelson Prudêncio, he arrived from João do Pulo, Bronze in the triple jump and that three years later he would become the world record holder with a mark that would take 10 years to be beat. Also was born in Montreal a tradition, of achievements of Olympic medals in the candle. In the Flying Dutchmann class, as well as in Munich 1972, plus a bronze medal, but this time with the duo Reinaldo Conrad and Peter Ficker.
1 - João Carlos de Oliveira, João do Pulo in action. CP - Member Source - Toronto.
2 - Brazilian delegation at the opening ceremony of the Montreal 1976 games. The headline collection - São Paulo.
3 - Reinaldo Conrad and Peter Ficker prepare his boat. Action Alex Welter - São Paulo.