Eduardo Guerrero (rower) facts for kids
Guerrero (left) and Tranquilo Capozzo in 1952
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| Born | 4 March 1928 Salto, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Died | 17 August 2015 (aged 87) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Eduardo Guerrero (born March 4, 1928 – died August 17, 2015) was an amazing Argentine rower. He became an Olympic champion, which is a huge achievement in sports!
Eduardo was born in a town called Salto, in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. He is best known for his incredible performance at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
Olympic Gold Medalist
Eduardo Guerrero won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. This was a very special moment for him and for Argentina!
Winning in Double Sculls
He competed in an event called "double sculls." In double sculls, two rowers work together in a boat, each using two oars (one in each hand). Eduardo teamed up with another talented rower named Tranquilo Capozzo. Together, they rowed their way to victory, earning the highest honor in their sport.
A True Champion
Winning an Olympic gold medal means you are the best in the world at your sport. Eduardo Guerrero's dedication and hard work paid off, making him a national hero in Argentina. He passed away on August 17, 2015, at the age of 87, but his legacy as an Olympic champion lives on.
