João Carlos de Oliveira
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| Born | May 28, 1954 Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | May 29, 1999 (aged 45) São Paulo, Brazil |
João Carlos de Oliveira, also known as "João do Pulo" (May 28, 1954 – May 29, 1999) was a Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump and the long jump.
Born in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo De Oliveira won two Olympic bronze medals. His personal best of 17.89 metres, set on October 15, 1975, in Pan American Games, stood as the world record until 1985. As of today, it is still in the top twenty of all-time best results in the event.