Patricio Etcheverry
Chilean javelin thrower (1943–2026)
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Patricio "Pedro" Etcheverry Etchevers (6 March 1943 – 12 February 2026[1]) was a Chilean athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[2]
FullnamePatricio Etcheverry Etchevers
NicknamePedro
Born6 March 1943
Santiago, Chile
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Patricio Etcheverry Etchevers |
| Nickname | Pedro |
| Born | 6 March 1943 Santiago, Chile |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
His personal best in the event is 78.28 metres set in 1971.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Chile | |||||
| 1961 | South American Junior Championships | Santa Fe, Argentina | 3rd | Javelin throw (old) | 49.90 m |
| 1962 | South American Junior Championships | Lima, Peru | 1st | Javelin throw (old) | 58.99 m |
| 1963 | South American Championships | Cali, Colombia | 3rd | Javelin throw (old) | 63.18 m |
| 1964 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 24th (q) | Javelin throw (old) | 60.77 m |
| 1965 | South American Championships | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2nd | Javelin throw (old) | 64.45 m |
| 1967 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 10th | Javelin throw (old) | 61.44 m |
| 1971 | Pan American Games | Cali, Colombia | 9th | Javelin throw (old) | 65.56 m |
