Argentino Molinuevo Sr.

Argentino Macedonio Molinuevo Sr. (20 May 1911 June 2006) was an Argentine equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1952 Summer Olympics. His son is equestrian Argentino Molinuevo Jr.[1]

Argentino Molinuevo Sr.
Personal information
Full nameArgentino Macedonio Molinuevo Sr.
NationalityArgentine
Born(1911-05-20)20 May 1911
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedJune 2006
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Military career
AllegianceArgentina Argentina
Service/branch Argentine Army
Rank Colonel
Sport
SportEquestrian
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Argentina
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place1951 Buenos AiresTeam jumping
Silver medal – second place1955 Mexico CityTeam jumping

Molinuevo, as vice president, served as acting president of the Argentine Equestrian Federation in the years 1975-1977.[2] He also served as President of the Club Hípico Argentino for 8 years in the 1970s.

Molinuevo attended the National Military College (Spanish: Colegio Militar de la Nación) where he graduated in 1930 as a second lieutenant as part of the 60th Class. As a major, and later lieutenant colonel, he served as Director of the Cavalry School in the years 1951-1955.[3] He achieved the rank of colonel before retiring.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Argentino Molinuevo, Sr". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. "Presidents". fedecuarg.com.ar.
  3. "Ex-Jefes". comiscab.com.ar.


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