Manuel Mendívil
Olympic medalist in equestrian
About Manuel Mendívil
Lived 1935 – 2015 (aged 80). Manuel Mendívil was a Mexican show jumper and event rider.
Manuel Mendívil (24 August 1935 – 15 August 2015) was a Mexican equestrian. He was born in Huatabampo, Sonora. He won a bronze medal in team eventing at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He also competed at the 1964 and 1972 Summer Olympics.
He won the individual gold medal in three day eventing at the Pan American Games of 1971 in Cali, Colombia
Mendivil died on August 15, 2015, at the age of 79.
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Who was Manuel Mendívil?
Olympic medalist in equestrian (1935-2015)
When was Manuel Mendívil born?
Manuel Mendívil was born on 24 April 1935 in Huatabampo.
When did Manuel Mendívil die?
Manuel Mendívil died on 15 August 2015.
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Manuel Mendívil was a show jumper and event rider.
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Manuel Mendívil was Mexican.
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