Edmundo Zúñiga
Chilean hammer thrower (1920–1973)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edmundo Zúñiga Erraz (1920 – 10 February 1973) was a Chilean athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1] Zúñiga died in Arica on 10 February 1973.[2]
.jpg)
| |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Edmundo Zúñiga Erraz |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 10 February 1973 (aged 52–53) Arica, Chile |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Chile | |||||
| 1946 | South American Championships (U) | Santiago, Chile | 3rd | Hammer throw | 47.14 m |
| 1947 | South American Championships | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 1st | Hammer throw | 49.07 m |
| 1948 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 21st (q) | Hammer throw | 44.03 m |
| South American Championships (U) | La Paz, Bolivia | 1st | Hammer throw | 45.28 m | |
| 1949 | South American Championships | Lima, Peru | 1st | Hammer throw | 50.67 m |
| 1950 | South American Championships (U) | Montevideo, Uruguay | 3rd | Hammer throw | 48.80 m |
| 1956 | South American Championships | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | Hammer throw | 51.71 m |
| 1961 | South American Championships | Lima, Peru | 6th | Hammer throw | 46.01 m |
Personal bests
- Hammer throw – 51.71 metres (1956)
