Joaquim Cruz
- January 5, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Joaquim Cruz |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 12, 1963(1963-03-12) |
| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Taguatinga |
| Country | Brazil |
| Birth City | Federal District |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Joaquim Cruz Biography
| Name | Joaquim Cruz |
| Birthday | Mar 12 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | Taguatinga |
| Home Town | Federal District |
| Birth Country | Brazil |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Joaquim Cruz is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on March 12, 1963 in Taguatinga, Federal District, Brazil. A runner who took home gold in the 800m race at the 1984 Olympics and was awarded bronze in that same race in the 1988 Olympics.
The event was held in Los Angeles, President Held in Los Angeles, President Ronald Reagan officially opened the 1984 Olympics in which Cruz participated. officially opened the 1984 Olympics during which Cruz was a participant.
Cruz was born in Taguatinga, Distrito Federal. As the son of a steel worker, he began running as a 13-year-old, and soon showed astonishing talent as a junior. At the age of only 15 his personal best over 800 m stood at 1:51 min. After setting a junior world record of 1:44.3 min in 1981, he received a scholarship for the University of Oregon in 1983. The move immediately paid off, and Cruz won the NCAA championships over 800 m that same year. He also competed in the inaugural World Championships in 1983, winning the bronze.
The 1984 Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles, and Cruz was considered to be one of the 800 m favorites, along with world record holder Sebastian Coe of Britain. In the last turn of the 800 meter final, Cruz started a sprint from second place and took the lead, never losing it. He crossed the line in 1:43.00, breaking Alberto Juantorena’s Olympic Record and making him the first Brazilian Olympic track and field gold medalist since triple jumper Adhemar Ferreira da Silva won both in 1952 and 1956.
The father of his son was metal worker.
Joaquim Cruz Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Joaquim Cruz is one of the richest Runner from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joaquim Cruz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started running competitively at the age of 13 years old.
He took bronze in the 800-meter race at 1984 at the World Championships.
Joaquim Carvalho Cruz (born March 12, 1963) is a former Brazilian middle- distance runner, winner of the 800 meters at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He is one of only five men to run the 800 metres in less than 1 minute, 42 seconds.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
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Facts & Trivia
Joaquim Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Joaquim Cruz celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.