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Héctor Berra

1909 – 1977

Argentine long jumper, decathlete, shot putter and sprinter

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Lived 1909 – 1977 (aged 68). Héctor Berra was an Argentine long jumper, decathlete, shot putter and sprinter.

Héctor Berra (23 September 1909 – 4 November 1977) was an Argentine track and field athlete. He competed in the 100 metres, long jump and the decathlon at the 1932 Summer Olympics. He reached the finals in long jump and finished in the seventh position with a 6.66 meters jump. and 4 gold medals (decathlon in 1929/1931, and long jump in 1931/1933), one silver medal (shot put in 1937) and broke three South American records in the process (long jump in 1931/1933, and decathlon in 1931). His South American record in decathlon remained unmatched until the 1975 South American Championships in Athletics when his Argentine compatriot Tito Steiner won his first gold medal.

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Who was Héctor Berra?

Argentine long jumper, decathlete, shot putter and sprinter

When was Héctor Berra born?

Héctor Berra was born on 23 September 1909 in Buenos Aires.

When did Héctor Berra die?

Héctor Berra died on 4 November 1977 in Buenos Aires.

What was Héctor Berra's occupation?

Héctor Berra was a long jumper, decathlete, shot putter and sprinter.

What nationality was Héctor Berra?

Héctor Berra was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Héctor Berra

· Wikidata: Q30127026

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