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María Uribe

1908 – 1992

Mexican javelin thrower

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About María Uribe

Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 83). María Uribe was a Mexican javelin thrower.

María Uribe (8 March 1908 – 21 February 1992) was a Mexican athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1932 Summer Olympics. She was the first woman to represent Mexico at the Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

8 March 1908, Ciudad Guzmán

Birth century

20th century

Died

21 February 1992, Mexico City

Occupation

Javelin thrower

Nationality

Mexico

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped María Uribe's

Frequently asked questions

Who was María Uribe?

Mexican javelin thrower

When was María Uribe born?

María Uribe was born on 8 March 1908 in Ciudad Guzmán.

When did María Uribe die?

María Uribe died on 21 February 1992 in Mexico City.

What was María Uribe's occupation?

María Uribe was a javelin thrower.

What nationality was María Uribe?

María Uribe was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: María Uribe

· Wikidata: Q47450857

· DBpedia: María Uribe

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