Juan Reccius facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Chile |
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| South American Championships | ||
| Gold | 1935 Santiago | Triple jump |
Hans Werner "Juan" Reccius Ellwanger (born April 9, 1911 – died June 29, 2012) was a Chilean athlete. He was known for competing in the triple jump, a track and field event. Juan Reccius represented his country at the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
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Juan Reccius: A Chilean Athlete
Juan Reccius was a talented athlete from Chile. He was born in Valdivia on April 9, 1911. He lived a very long life, passing away on June 29, 2012, at the age of 101.
Early Life and Education
Juan Reccius studied engineering at the University of Chile. He finished his degree in 1935. This was the same year he achieved a big sports victory.
South American Champion
In 1935, Juan Reccius became the South American champion in the triple jump. This was a special achievement because his older brother, Adolfo Reccius, had also won the same title back in 1920. It was a family talent!
Olympic Dream
Juan Reccius had the honor of competing for Chile at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He took part in the men's triple jump event. Although he did not make it past the first qualifying round, competing in the Olympics is a huge accomplishment for any athlete.
A Long Life
Juan Reccius was a remarkable person. For many years, he was the last living member of the Chilean team that went to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He celebrated his 100th birthday on April 9, 2011, becoming a centenarian (someone who lives to be 100 or older).
More Information
- You can find more about Juan Reccius for kids in Spanish here:
Juan Reccius para niños
