Luis Felipe Areta facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Areta and the second or maternal family name is Sampériz.
Luis Felipe Areta Sampériz (born 28 March 1942 in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa) is a retired Spanish triple jumper.
His personal best jump was 16.36 metres, achieved in July 1968 in Stockholm. He had a better indoor mark with 16.47 metres, achieved at the 1968 European Indoor Games in Madrid. Both marks are former Spanish records.
He is a numerary of Opus Dei from October 1959. Ordained priest in 1980, lives in Bilbao.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain |
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| 1963 | Mediterranean Games | Naples, Italy | 1st | Long jump | |
| 1st | Triple jump | ||||
| 1964 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 6th | Long jump | |
| 1967 | Mediterranean Games | Tunis, Tunisia | 1st | Triple jump | |
| 1968 | European Indoor Games | Madrid, Spain | 3rd | Triple jump | 16.47 m = NRi |
| 1971 | European Indoor Championships | Sofia, Bulgaria | 5th | Triple jump | |
See also
In Spanish: Luis Felipe Areta para niños
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