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Felipe Muñoz

b. 1951

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About Felipe Muñoz

Born 1951. Felipe Muñoz is a Mexican swimmer and politician.

Felipe Muñoz Kapamas (born February 3, 1951) is a Mexican former breaststroke swimmer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in the 200 m event in 1968. Since 2008, he is the President of the Mexican Olympic Committee. He served as Deputy of the LV and LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress.

Muñoz is of Greek descent on his mother's side.

His nickname is "el tibio", which means "lukewarm" in Spanish, a nickname which has multiple possible explanations. According to some sources, it was coined because he had the habit of refusing to swim in an unheated pool. However, other sources, including the International Swimming Hall of Fame, have stated that it was because his mother was from the town of Río Frío (meaning Cold River) and his father was from the town of Aguascalientes (meaning Hot Waters).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Positions held
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico
Awards
Silver Olympic Order

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Felipe Muñoz's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Felipe Muñoz?

swimmer

When was Felipe Muñoz born?

Felipe Muñoz was born on 3 February 1951 in Mexico City.

What is Felipe Muñoz's occupation?

Felipe Muñoz is a swimmer and politician.

What nationality is Felipe Muñoz?

Felipe Muñoz is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Felipe Muñoz

· Wikidata: Q961812

· DBpedia: Felipe Muñoz

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