About Álvaro Velasco
Born 1971. Álvaro Velasco is a Colombian weightlifter.
Álvaro Augusto Velasco Alzate (born March 3, 1971) is a retired male weightlifter from Colombia, who thrice won a medal for his native South American country at the Pan American Games: in 1991, 1995 and 1999. He twice competed at the Summer Olympics (1992 and 1996), finishing in 12th place in the men's middleweight division in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Álvaro Velasco?
Colombian weightlifter
When was Álvaro Velasco born?
Álvaro Velasco was born on 3 March 1971 in Tuluá.
What is Álvaro Velasco's occupation?
Álvaro Velasco is a weightlifter.
What nationality is Álvaro Velasco?
Álvaro Velasco is Colombian.
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· DBpedia: Álvaro Velasco (weightlifter)
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