José de Amézola y Aspizúa
Spanish pelotari and politician
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José de Amézola y Aspizua (Basque: José Ametzola Aspizua; 9 January 1874 – 1922) was a Spanish Basque pelotari who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1]
FullnameJosé de Amézola y Aspizua
Born9 January 1874
Izarra, Álava, Spain
Died1922 (aged 47–48)
Cercedilla, Spain
CountrySpain
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | José de Amézola y Aspizua |
| Born | 9 January 1874 Izarra, Álava, Spain |
| Died | 1922 (aged 47–48) Cercedilla, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country | Spain |
| Sport | Basque pelota |
Medal record | |
Amezola entered in the only official pelota contest in Olympic history, the Basque pelota at the 1900 Summer Olympics two-man teams event. He and his partner Francisco Villota defeated the French team, Maurice Durquetty and Etchegaray, by default (walkover). This was Spain's first ever Olympic Medal.
