Eleonora de Mendonça
Brazilian long-distance runner
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Eleonora Costa Soares de Mendonça (born 13 November 1948) is a Brazilian long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameEleonora Costa Soares de Mendonça
Born13 November 1948
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight56 kg (123 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eleonora Costa Soares de Mendonça |
| Born | 13 November 1948 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Brazil | |||||
| 1974 | South American Championships | Santiago, Chile | 5th | 1500 m | 4:54.6 |
| 1978 | New York City Marathon | Santiago, Chile | 5th | Marathon | 2:48:45 |
| 1983 | World Road Race Championships | San Diego, California | 58th | 10 km | 37:18 |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Santiago, Chile | 44th | Marathon | 2:52:19 |
Personal bests
- Marathon – 2:48:45 (1978)
