Carlos Girón facts for kids
Carlos Girón at Olympic Games 1980
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| Born | 3 November 1954 Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico |
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| Died | 13 January 2020 (aged 65) Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico |
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Carlos Armando Girón Gutiérrez (born November 3, 1954 – died January 13, 2020) was a famous Mexican diver. He was known for his amazing skills in the sport. Carlos competed in four Olympic Games in a row. He also won an Olympic medal for his country.
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Carlos Girón: Mexico's Diving Star
Carlos Girón was a talented diver from Mexico. He was born in Mexicali, Baja California. He became one of the best divers in the world. He competed in many big events. These included the Olympic Games and the Pan American Games.
Early Olympic Appearances
Carlos Girón first competed in the Olympic Games in 1972. This was at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He did well in both diving events. He finished ninth in the 3-meter springboard. He also placed eighth in the 10-meter platform event.
Four years later, he competed again. This was at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. He showed improvement in his skills. He placed eighth in the 10-meter platform. He moved up to seventh place in the 3-meter springboard.
Winning an Olympic Medal
Carlos Girón's biggest Olympic success came in 1980. This was at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. He won a silver medal in the 3-meter springboard event. This was a huge achievement for him and for Mexico.
He almost won another medal at those games. He finished fourth in the 10-meter platform. This showed how consistent and strong he was as a diver.
Final Olympic Performance
His last Olympic appearance was in 1984. This was at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. He competed in the 3-meter springboard. He finished in twelfth place. This marked the end of his impressive Olympic career.
Pan American Games Success
Besides the Olympics, Carlos Girón also excelled at the Pan American Games. These games bring together athletes from North and South America.
In 1975, he competed in the games held in Mexico City. He won a gold medal in the 10-meter platform. He also earned a bronze medal in the 3-meter springboard.
He continued his success in 1979. At the games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he won two more medals. He got a silver medal in the 10-meter platform. He also won a bronze medal in the 3-meter springboard.
Later Life
Carlos Girón passed away on January 13, 2020. He was 65 years old. He died from pneumonia. He is remembered as a true legend in Mexican diving.
