Professional rodeo rider dies after bull trampling in Votuporanga, São Paulo

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Professional rodeo rider Rafael Silvio Oliveira died after being trampled by a bull during a competition in Votuporanga, São Paulo. The 32-year-old fell during the Votu International Rodeo 2026 and was struck in the chest by the animal. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries at the Santa Casa de Votuporanga hospital. Oliveira was a recognized national rodeo competitor, having won the ACR national championship in 2025 and a recent rodeo in Minas Gerais. He is survived by his wife and two young children.


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