Argentino Molinuevo Sr.

Argentino Macedonio Molinuevo Sr. (20 May 1911 – 1 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.
Born(1911-05-20)20 May 1911
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died1 June 2006(2006-06-01) (aged 95)
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 place 1951 Buenos Aires Team jumping
Silver medal – second place 1955 Mexico City Team 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

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  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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