Nelson Castro (weightlifter)

Nelson Castro Velásquez (born March 29, 1974 in Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca) is a retired weightlifter from Colombia, who competed for his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. He twice won a medal at the Pan American Games in the Men's Flyweight (– 56 kg) division.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Velásquez.
Nelson Castro
Personal information
BornMarch 29, 1974
Medal record
Men's Weightlifting
Representing  Colombia
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Santo Domingo – 56 kg
Silver medal – second place 1999 Winnipeg – 56 kg
Central American and Caribbean Games
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Cartagena – 56 kg

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