Melchor Palmeiro

Melchor Palmeiro (26 February 1923 – 31 December 1997)[1] represented Argentina at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He was entered in the 1500 m, where he finished fifth in his heat recording a time of 4:01.6 and failed to advance. His personal best in the 1500m was 3:57.8 when he came first at the 1947 South American Championships. He also came second at the Championships in 1943 and again in 1949.[2]

The Graphic of February 07, 1947. Edition 1439
Melchor Palmeiro
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Argentina
South American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1947 Rio de Janeiro 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 1943 Santiago 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 1949 Lima 1500 m

References
  1. "Melchor Palmeiro". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  2. - South American Championships
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