About Apolinar Solórzano
Lived 1934 – 2015 (aged 80–81). Apolinar Solórzano was a Venezuelan sprinter.
Apolinar Solórzano Bustamante (23 July 1934 – 2015) was a Venezuelan sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Solórzano won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 m relay at the 1954 South American Championships in Athletics and two medals (silver and bronze) in both relays in athletics at the 1955 Pan American Games.
Solórzano is today described as a "legend of athletics". In 2010, Solórzano was inducted into the Venezuelan Athletics Federation Hall of Fame.
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Who was Apolinar Solórzano?
Venezuelan sprinter
When was Apolinar Solórzano born?
Apolinar Solórzano was born on 23 July 1934.
When did Apolinar Solórzano die?
Apolinar Solórzano died in 2015.
What was Apolinar Solórzano's occupation?
Apolinar Solórzano was a sprinter.
What nationality was Apolinar Solórzano?
Apolinar Solórzano was Venezuelan.
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