Birthdate: February 18, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Viseu, Portugal
Carlos Alberto de Sousa Lopes is a retired Portuguese long-distance runner who represented Sporting CP in club competitions. He achieved international fame by winning the marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, securing Portugal’s first Olympic gold medal and setting an Olympic record that stood for 24 years. Furthermore, in 1985, Lopes set the world record for the marathon with a time of 2:07:12 at the Rotterdam Marathon. His remarkable achievements solidified his reputation as a legendary figure in the world of long-distance running.
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