Arturo Melcher
Chilean hammer thrower
About Arturo Melcher
Lived 1921 – 2008 (aged 86). Arturo Melcher was a Chilean hammer thrower.
Arturo Melcher Borquez (11 November 1921 – 7 August 2008) was a Chilean athlete. He participated at the 1951 Pan American Games in the men's hammer throw event, being awarded the bronze medal. He then won a gold medal at the 1952 South American Championships and later participated in the men's hammer throw event at the 1952 Summer Olympics, winning no medal.
Before specialising to athletics he also practised football and boxing.
His personal best in the hammer was 52.61 metres set in 1955.
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Who was Arturo Melcher?
Chilean hammer thrower
When was Arturo Melcher born?
Arturo Melcher was born on 11 November 1921.
When did Arturo Melcher die?
Arturo Melcher died on 7 August 2008.
What was Arturo Melcher's occupation?
Arturo Melcher was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was Arturo Melcher?
Arturo Melcher was Chilean.
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