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Uruguay At The 1968 Summer Olympics
Uruguay competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 27 competitors, 21 men and 6 women, took part in 31 events in 8 sports. Athletics * Albertino Etchechury * Armando González * Josefa Vicent Boxing * Mario Benítez * Juan Carlos Rivero * Carlos Alberto Casal * Nolberto Freitas Cycling Five cyclists represented Uruguay in 1968. ;Team time trial * Walter Garre * Luis Sosa * René Deceja * Jorge Jukich ; 1000m time trial * Luis Barruffa Fencing One fencer represented Uruguay in 1968. ; Men's foil * Alberto Varela ; Men's épée * Alberto Varela Rowing * Emilio Ahlers *José Ahlers José Ahlers (born 15 January 1941) is a Uruguayan rower. He competed in the men's coxed pair event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Ol ... *Luis Colman *Esteban Masseilot *José Sigot Sailing *Fernando Thode Shooting Three shooters, all men, represented ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uruguayan Olympic Committee
The Uruguayan Olympic Committee ( es, Comité Olímpico Uruguayo, COU) was founded in 1923 and was recognized by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) that same year. It is the national governing body in charge of the Olympics. It is also a member of PASO, ACNO and ODESUR. President is Julio César Maglione, since 1987, who has recently been reelected. See also Uruguay at the Olympics External links Official website Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering ... Sports governing bodies in Uruguay Uruguay at the Olympics Sports organizations of Uruguay Sports organizations established in 1923 1923 establishments in Uruguay {{Uruguay-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's 1000m Time Trial
Cycling, also, when on a two-wheeled bicycle, called bicycling or biking, is the use of Bicycle, cycles for transport, recreation, Physical exercise, exercise or sport. People engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bicyclists", or "bikers". Apart from two-wheeled bicycles, "cycling" also includes the riding of unicycles, tricycles, quadricycles, recumbent bicycle, recumbent and similar human-powered transport, human-powered vehicles (HPVs). Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number approximately one billion worldwide. They are the principal means of transportation in many parts of the world, especially in densely populated European cities. Cycling is widely regarded as an effective and efficient mode of transportation optimal for short to moderate distances. Bicycles provide numerous possible benefits in comparison with motor vehicles, including the sustained physical exercise involved in cycling, easier parking, increased maneuverability, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Vera
Walter Vera (29 March 1928 – 24 May 2018) was an Uruguayan sports shooter. He competed in the 50 metre pistol event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References 1928 births 2018 deaths Uruguayan male sport shooters Olympic shooters for Uruguay Shooters at the 1968 Summer Olympics People from Durazno 20th-century Uruguayan sportspeople {{Uruguay-sportshooting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrique Barragán
Enrique Barragán (born 4 October 1934) is a Uruguayan former sports shooter. He competed in the 50 metre pistol event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References 1934 births Living people Uruguayan male sport shooters Olympic shooters for Uruguay Shooters at the 1968 Summer Olympics People from Mercedes, Uruguay Sportspeople from Soriano Department 20th-century Uruguayan sportspeople {{Uruguay-sportshooting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting At The 1968 Summer Olympics – Mixed 50 Metre Pistol
The mixed (or "open") ISSF 50 meter pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the twelfth appearance of the event, and the first where the competition was open to women (though none competed). The competition was held on 18 October 1968 at the shooting ranges in Mexico City. 69 shooters from 42 nations competed. Nations had been limited to two shooters each since the 1952 Games. The event was won by Grigory Kosykh of the Soviet Union in a shoot-off, the nation's second victory in the event (tying Finland for second-most all-time behind the United States' four). Heinz Mertel of West Germany took silver while Harald Vollmar of East Germany took bronze, with each nation earning a medal in their first competition separate from each other; they were the first medals for any German shooter in the free pistol since 1936. Background This was the 12th appearance of the ISSF 50 meter pistol event. The event was held a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Thode
Fernando Thode is a Uruguayan sailor. He competed in the Finn event at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He also won a bronze medal in the Snipe event at the 1983 Pan American Games The 1983 Pan American Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela from August 14 to August 29, 1983. The games were the first major international competition to include relatively accurate steroid testing.Taylor, William N., ''Anabolic Steroids and the .... References External links * Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Uruguayan male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Uruguay Sailors at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Finn Sportspeople from Montevideo Pan American Games bronze medalists for Uruguay Pan American Games medalists in sailing Sailors at the 1983 Pan American Games Medalists at the 1983 Pan American Games {{Uruguay-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Sigot
José Sigot (born 2 May 1937) is a Uruguayan rower. He competed in the men's coxless pair event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References 1937 births Living people Uruguayan male rowers Olympic rowers for Uruguay Rowers at the 1968 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Paysandú 20th-century Uruguayan sportspeople {{Uruguay-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esteban Masseilot
Esteban Masseilot (born 19 June 1942) is a Uruguayan rower. He competed in the men's coxless pair event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References 1942 births Living people Uruguayan male rowers Olympic rowers for Uruguay Rowers at the 1968 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Paysandú 20th-century Uruguayan sportspeople {{Uruguay-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Colman
Luis Colman (22 June 1954 – 13 September 2014) was a Uruguayan rower. He competed in the men's coxed pair event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References External links * 1954 births 2014 deaths Uruguayan male rowers Olympic rowers for Uruguay Rowers at the 1968 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Montevideo {{Uruguay-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Ahlers
José Ahlers (born 15 January 1941) is a Uruguayan rower. He competed in the men's coxed pair event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References 1941 births Living people Uruguayan people of German descent Uruguayan male rowers Olympic rowers for Uruguay Rowers at the 1968 Summer Olympics People from Carmelo, Uruguay Sportspeople from Colonia Department 20th-century Uruguayan people {{Uruguay-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emilio Ahlers
Emilio Ahlers (born 22 October 1942) is a Uruguayan rower. He competed in the men's coxed pair event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References 1942 births Living people Uruguayan people of German descent Uruguayan male rowers Olympic rowers for Uruguay Rowers at the 1968 Summer Olympics People from Carmelo, Uruguay Sportspeople from Colonia Department 20th-century Uruguayan people {{Uruguay-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fencing At The 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from 21 to 22 October 1968. 72 fencers from 28 nations competed. Each nation was limited to three fencers. The event was won by Győző Kulcsár of Hungary, the nation's first medal in the men's individual épée. Defending gold medalist Grigory Kriss of the Soviet Union took silver, becoming the eighth man to win multiple medals in the event and extending the Soviet podium streak to three Games. Italy returned to the podium as well after a one-Games absence broke its six-Games gold medal streak, with Gianluigi Saccaro (who came within a barrage of a medal in 1964) earning bronze. Background This was the 15th appearance of the event, which was not held at the first Games in 1896 (with only foil and sabre events held) but has been held at every Summer Olympics since 1900. Seven of the eight quarterfinali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
