Avelino Rico (born 12 February 1931)[1] is a Spanish carom billiards player.[2] He won at the UMB World Three-cushion Championship in 1986,[3] having a match against Torbjörn Blomdahl and Raymond Ceulemans.[1][4] Rico also placed second at the CEB European Three-cushion Championship in 1986.[3] He participated at the Spanish Championships, receiving ten wins.[5]
,_Bestanddeelnr_916-7231.jpg) Rico in 1964 12 February 1931 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's three-cushion billiards | ||
Representing  Spain
| ||
| World Championship | ||
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1986 Las Vegas | Three-cushion |
| European Championship | ||
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1986 Mondorf-les-Bains | Individual |
References
edit- ^ a b Hidalgo, Bethlehem (21 August 2017). "Allande to Pay Tribute to Former Billiards World Champion Avelino Rico". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ "Avelino Rico, excited with the tribute of his people". La Nueva España (in Spanish). 26 August 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Avelino Rico". Kozoom. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ Gutierrez, Juan (29 October 2010). ""Merckx and I are the most popular in Belgium"". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ "Allande presents the I Three-Way Billiards Tournament "Avelino Rico"". Radiotelevisión del Principado de Asturias (in Spanish). 23 August 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
External links
edit- Avelino Rico at AZBilliards.com
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