About Manuel Puig
Lived 1928 – 1961 (aged 32). Manuel Puig was a Cuban rower.
Manuel Puig Miyar (10 August 1928 – 20 April 1961) was a Cuban rower. He competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Puig was a member of Brigade 2506 and participated in the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He was captured by the Cuban government and executed by firing squad. His brother, Ramón Puig, also participated in the attack and was sentenced to thirty years hard labor, but eventually was released and escaped to Miami.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Manuel Puig?
Cuban rower (1928-1961)
When was Manuel Puig born?
Manuel Puig was born on 10 August 1928 in Santiago de Cuba.
When did Manuel Puig die?
Manuel Puig died on 20 April 1961 in Havana.
What was Manuel Puig's occupation?
Manuel Puig was a rower.
What nationality was Manuel Puig?
Manuel Puig was Cuban.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Manuel Puig (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manuel Puig. https://biography.guide/manuel-puig-rower/
MLA: "Manuel Puig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manuel-puig-rower/.
Chicago: "Manuel Puig." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manuel-puig-rower/.
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