João Joaquim dos Santos (9 September 1961 – 8 January 2025) was a Brazilian athlete who competed primarily in the discus throw. He won multiple medals at regional level.

His personal best in the discus is 59.72 metres set in Americana in 1992.Brazilian all-time lists (archived) Additionally, his personal best in the shot put is 17.04 metres set in Rio de Janeiro in 1995.Brazilian shot put all-time list He died on 8 January 2025.

International competitions Representing 1987South American ChampionshipsSão Paulo, Brazil3rdDiscus throw51.16 m1989South American ChampionshipsMedellín, Colombia3rdShot put16.25 m1stDiscus throw58.00 mUniversiadeDuisburg, West Germany11thDiscus throw55.42 m1990Ibero-American ChampionshipsManaus, Brazil2ndDiscus throw58.14 m1991South American ChampionshipsManaus, Brazil1stDiscus throw58.08 m1992Ibero-American ChampionshipsSeville, Spain5thDiscus throw55.96 m1993South American ChampionshipsLima, Peru3rdShot put16.76 m2ndDiscus throw55.28 m1994Ibero-American ChampionshipsMar del Plata, Argentina2ndDiscus throw59.20 m1995South American ChampionshipsManaus, Brazil1stDiscus throw58.52 m1996Ibero-American ChampionshipsMedellín, Colombia6thShot put16.40 m2ndDiscus throw55.32 m1999South American ChampionshipsBogotá, Colombia3rdDiscus throw55.82 m2000Ibero-American ChampionshipsMar del Plata, Argentina3rdDiscus throw17.77 m2001South American ChampionshipsManaus, Brazil2ndDiscus throw54.40 m

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