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Born | Montevideo, Uruguay | 23 December 1945
Died | 11 February 1978 | (aged 32)
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Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
Darwin Piñeyrúa (23 December 1945 – 11 February 1978) was a Uruguayan athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] He was the flag bearer for Uruguay in the opening ceremony. [2]
The main track and field venue in Uruguay, the Pista de Atletismo Darwin Piñeyrúa, is named in his honour.
Personal information | |
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Born | Montevideo, Uruguay | 23 December 1945
Died | 11 February 1978 | (aged 32)
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
Darwin Piñeyrúa (23 December 1945 – 11 February 1978) was a Uruguayan athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] He was the flag bearer for Uruguay in the opening ceremony. [2]
The main track and field venue in Uruguay, the Pista de Atletismo Darwin Piñeyrúa, is named in his honour.