He competed in the
1956 Summer Olympics and came fifth in
Equestrian at the 1964 Summer Olympics - Individual jumping. In
1992 Summer Olympics in
Barcelona at 56 he was the oldest equestrian, while his 19-year-old son was the youngest. He owns a famous equestrian school at
Haras du Ligny in
Fleurus,
Belgium. His students include
Alvaro de Miranda Neto and
Athina Onassis Miranda. His son is the Olympic gold medallist
Rodrigo Pessoa. His nickname is Neco. He is the founder of Pessoa Brands; the Pessoa lines include their famous saddles, bridles, girths, blankets and tack. == References ==