Peru at the 1992 Summer Olympics
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- Juan GihaJuan GihaJuan Jorge Giha Yarur is a nationalized Peruvian sports shooter and Olympic medalist. A six-time Olympian he received a silver medal in Skeet Shooting at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, second after gold-winner Zhang Shan.-Biography:Born in Santiago de Chile, Chile, he is the son of Juan...
— ShootingShooting at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe shooting competitions at the 1992 Summer Olympics took place at a shooting range complex in Mollet del Vallès outside Barcelona, Spain. Competitions were held in a total of thirteen events — seven men's events, four women's events, and two events open to both genders...
, Men's Skeet
AthleticsAthletics at the 1992 Summer OlympicsAt the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, 43 events in athletics were contested, 24 events by men and 19 by women. The competition ran from July 31, 1992 to August 9, 1992. Fourteen world record-holders were among the contenders...
Men's 10.000 metres
- Juan José CastilloJosé Castillo (athlete)Juan José Castillo Izarra is a retired male long-distance runner from Peru, who is a one-time winner of the Buenos Aires Marathon . He represented his native South American country in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.-Achievements:-References: -External links:...
- Heat — 30:04.60 (→ did not advance)
Women's Marathon
- Ena GuevaraEna GuevaraEna Guevara Mora is a retired female long-distance runner from Peru. She competed for her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There she ended up in 35th place in the women's marathon...
— 3:05.50 (→ 34th place)
CanoeingCanoeing at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe canoeing competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona was composed of 16 events in two disciplines, slalom and sprint. The slalom events returned to the Olympic program after a 20 year absence, since the 1972 Munich Games...
Men's Kayak Slalom Singles
- Eric ArenasEric ArenasEric Arenas is a Peruvian slalom canoer who competed in the early 1990s. He finished 42nd in the K-1 event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:*...
CyclingCycling at the 1992 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the Cycling competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics. There were two categories of events – road cycling and track cycling...
Men's Individual Pursuit (4,000 metres)
- Anthony Ledgard
Modern pentathlonModern pentathlon at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe modern pentathlon at the 1992 Summer Olympics was represented by two events : Individual competition and Team competition...
Individual:
- Luis Urteaga Castañeda → 65th place (3503 points)
ShootingShooting at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe shooting competitions at the 1992 Summer Olympics took place at a shooting range complex in Mollet del Vallès outside Barcelona, Spain. Competitions were held in a total of thirteen events — seven men's events, four women's events, and two events open to both genders...
Mixed Trap
- Francisco BozaFrancisco BozaFrancisco Boza is a Peruvian sports shooter and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in trap shooting at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and came fourth four years later....
Mixed Skeet
- Juan GihaJuan GihaJuan Jorge Giha Yarur is a nationalized Peruvian sports shooter and Olympic medalist. A six-time Olympian he received a silver medal in Skeet Shooting at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, second after gold-winner Zhang Shan.-Biography:Born in Santiago de Chile, Chile, he is the son of Juan...
SwimmingSwimming at the 1992 Summer OlympicsAt the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, 31 swimming events were contested. There was a total of 641 participants from 92 countries competing.-Medal table:-Men's events:* Swimmers who participated in the heats only and received medals....
Men's 100m Backstroke
- Alejandro AlvizuriAlejandro AlvizuriAlejandro Luis Alvisuri Mack is a retired backstroke swimmer from Peru, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 . His biggest success was winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1987 Pan American Games. He currently works...
- Heat – 57.72 (→ did not advance, 29th place)
Men's 200m Backstroke
- Alejandro AlvizuriAlejandro AlvizuriAlejandro Luis Alvisuri Mack is a retired backstroke swimmer from Peru, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 . His biggest success was winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1987 Pan American Games. He currently works...
- Heat – 2:03.10 (→ did not advance, 20th place)
Men's 200m Individual Medley
- Alejandro AlvizuriAlejandro AlvizuriAlejandro Luis Alvisuri Mack is a retired backstroke swimmer from Peru, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 . His biggest success was winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1987 Pan American Games. He currently works...
- Heat – 2:15.10 (→ did not advance, 45th place)
Women's 100m Breaststroke
- Claudia VelásquezClaudia VelásquezClaudia Silvana Velásquez Ponzoni is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Peru. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. She finished in 39th and in 37th place .-References:*...
- Heat – 1:17.80 (→ did not advance, 39th place)
Women's 200m Breaststroke
- Claudia VelásquezClaudia VelásquezClaudia Silvana Velásquez Ponzoni is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Peru. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. She finished in 39th and in 37th place .-References:*...
- Heat – 2:47.31 (→ did not advance, 37th place)
Table TennisTable tennis at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe table tennis competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:**...
Men's Singles
- Yair Nathan
Men's Doubles
- Walter Nathan and Yair Nathan
Women's Singles
- Eliana González
Women's Doubles
- Eliana González and Magaly Montes
TennisTennis at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThese are the final results for the tennis competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.American teenager Jennifer Capriati stunned German Steffi Graf in the women's singles final to win the gold medal...
Men's Singles Competition
- Pablo ArrayaPablo ArrayaPablo Guillermo Arraya , is a former tennis player from Peru.Arraya was born in Córdoba, Argentina, and turned professional in 1980. He represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he was defeated in the first round by Argentina's Javier Frana. The right-hander won...
- First round — Lost to Javier FranaJavier FranaJavier Alberto Frana is a former tennis player from Argentina and current tennis commentator for ESPN Latin America.-Tennis career:...
(Argentina) 2-6, 0-6, 7-6, 7-6, 2-6
- First round — Lost to Javier Frana
- Jaime YzagaJaime YzagaJaime Yzaga Tori is a former professional tennis player from Peru.Yzaga played on the professional tour from 1984 to 1996....
- First round — Defeated Leander PaesLeander PaesLeander Adrian Paes, pronounced pās, is an Indian professional tennis player who currently features in the doubles events in the ATP tour and the Davis Cup tournament...
(India) 1-6, 7-6, 6-0, 6-0 - Second round — Lost to Pete SamprasPete SamprasPete Sampras is a retired American tennis player and former world no. 1. During his 15-year tour career, he won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and became recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
(USA) 3-6, 0-6, 6-3, 1-6
- First round — Defeated Leander Paes
WeightliftingWeightlifting at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe Weightlifting Competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona consisted of ten weight classes, for men only.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
Men's Super-Heavyweight
- Rolando Marchinares