Eduardo Dualde facts for kids
Eduardo Dualde Santos de Lamadrid (born December 1, 1933, in Barcelona – died June 12, 1989, in Tortosa) was a talented Spanish field hockey player. He is best known for winning a bronze medal for Spain at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He also competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Eduardo came from a family of hockey players. His older brother, Joaquín Dualde, and his cousin, Ignacio Macaya, were also international hockey players for Spain.
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His Olympic Journey
Eduardo Dualde represented Spain in two Olympic Games. These were major events where athletes from all over the world competed.
Rome 1960: A Bronze Medal
At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Eduardo Dualde was part of the Spanish men's field hockey team. The team played very well and earned a bronze medal. This was a big achievement for Spain in field hockey.
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Tokyo 1964: Competing Again
Eduardo Dualde also played for Spain at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. While the team did not win another medal, competing in two Olympic Games is a great accomplishment for any athlete. It shows his dedication and skill in field hockey.
Family of Athletes
Eduardo was not the only hockey player in his family. His brother, Joaquín Dualde, and his cousin, Ignacio Macaya, also played field hockey at an international level. This shows how sports, especially field hockey, were important to their family.
