Aristeo Benavídez
Argentine alpine skier (1927–2019)
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Aristeo Benavídez (12 February 1927 – 7 January 2019) was an Argentine alpine skier. He competed in the men's downhill at the 1952 Winter Olympics.[2]
Born12 February 1927
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
Died7 January 2019 (aged 91)[1]
SportAlpine skiing
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1927 San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina |
| Died | 7 January 2019 (aged 91)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Alpine skiing |
Benavidez first began skiing after he and his brother, Emilio, saw a poster advertising a skiing competition at Cerro Otto. Although the two initially registered because of the promise of cake and chocolate at the finish line, Benavidez ultimately won the competition and was awarded a pair of skis. After training at Cerro Otto, he later left to work as an instructor at Cerro Catedral. He was additionally an avid mountaineer, being a part of Club Andino Bariloche for over 70 years.[3]
