Carlos Varela (wrestler)

Carlos Varela González (born November 26, 1966, in Camagüey) is retired male wrestler from Cuba. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, and twice won a gold medal at the Pan American Games during his career.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Varela and the second or maternal family name is González.
Carlos Varela
Personal information
Full nameCarlos Varela González
BornNovember 26, 1966 (1966-11-26) (age 56)
Camagüey, Cuba
Medal record
Men's Wrestling
Representing  Cuba
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Freestyle (– 52 kg)
Gold medal – first place 1991 Havana Freestyle (– 52 kg)
Silver medal – second place 1995 Mar del Plata Freestyle (– 52 kg)

References
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Carlos Varela". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.


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