Mauro Cía facts for kids
Gualberto Mauro Cía Montañero (born 3 July 1919) is a retired Argentine boxer and actor. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mauro Cía became famous for his boxing skills and for representing his country in the Olympic Games.
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Mauro Cía's Olympic Journey
Mauro Cía was 29 years old when he competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. These games were held in London, United Kingdom. He was an assistant officer in the Argentine Federal Police at the time.
Boxing for Argentina
Cía competed in the light heavyweight boxing division. This means he was in a weight class for boxers who were not too heavy or too light. He trained hard and showed great skill in his matches.
Winning an Olympic Medal
At the 1948 London Olympics, Mauro Cía won a bronze medal in boxing. This was a big achievement for him and for Argentina. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge honor for any athlete.
Life After the Olympics
After his success in boxing, Mauro Cía tried a different path. He became an actor for a short time.
Mauro Cía's Acting Career
Cía appeared in a few movies that were about boxing. These films included Su última pelea (1949), Diez segundos (1949), and Nace un campeón (1952). He used his real-life boxing experience to make his roles believable.
Another Olympic Dream
Even after acting, Mauro Cía still loved boxing. He tried to qualify for the 1956 Summer Olympics. However, he was not able to make it to the games that year.
