About Darwin Piñeyrúa
Lived 1945 – 1978 (aged 32). Darwin Piñeyrúa was an Uruguayan athletics competitor.
Darwin Piñeyrúa (23 December 1945 – 11 February 1978) was a Uruguayan athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was the flag bearer for Uruguay in the opening ceremony.
He died at an early age as a result of a melanoma on his head. The main track and field venue in Uruguay, the Pista de Atletismo Darwin Piñeyrúa, was named in his honour in 2010. There is also an annual memorial athletics competition in his name Grand Prix Darwin Piñeyrúa which takes place on the said stadium in March.
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Who was Darwin Piñeyrúa?
Uruguayan athlete
When was Darwin Piñeyrúa born?
Darwin Piñeyrúa was born on 23 December 1945 in Montevideo.
When did Darwin Piñeyrúa die?
Darwin Piñeyrúa died on 11 February 1978.
What was Darwin Piñeyrúa's occupation?
Darwin Piñeyrúa was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Darwin Piñeyrúa?
Darwin Piñeyrúa was Uruguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Darwin Piñeyrúa. https://biography.guide/darwin-pineyrua/
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