Marcelo Palma
Brazilian race walker
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Marcelo Moreira Palma (born June 2, 1966) is a Brazilian retired race walker. He is a two-time Olympian (1988 and 1992).
FullnameMarcelo Moreira Palma
BornJune 2, 1966
São Paulo, Brazil
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
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| Full name | Marcelo Moreira Palma | |||||||||||
| Born | June 2, 1966 São Paulo, Brazil | |||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Country |  Brazil | |||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
Event | Race walking | |||||||||||
Medal record
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| Updated on 27 July 2013 | ||||||||||||
Currently, Marcelo Prahas is a psychologist working with clinical psychology (psychotherapy) and teaching meditation.[1]
Personal best
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Brazil | |||||
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 45th | 20 km | 1:31:42 |
| 1990 | Pan American Race Walking Cup | Xalapa, Mexico | 10th | 20 km | 1:32:04 |
| 1991 | South American Championships | Manaus, Brazil | – | 20 km | DQ |
| Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 3rd | 20 km | 1:26:42 | |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 24th | 20 km | 1:24:54 | |
| 1992 | Ibero-American Championships | Seville, Spain | — | 20 km | DQ |
| Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 32nd | 20 km | 1:40:11 | |
