Reinaldo Oliver
Puerto Rican javelin thrower and decathlete
About Reinaldo Oliver
Lived 1932 – 2015 (aged 82). Reinaldo Oliver was an American javelin thrower and combined track and field event athlete.
Reinaldo Luis Oliver Martínez (28 March 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico – 19 January 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) was a Puerto Rican javelin thrower and decathlete who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He won the bronze medal in the javelin at the 1955 Pan American Games. He was also a baseball player, and played at the Triple-A level for 18 games in 1961, with the San Juan/Charleston Marlins.
International competitions
Personal bests Javelin throw (old model) – 71.22 metres (1956) Decathlon – 5896 points (1952)
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Who was Reinaldo Oliver?
Puerto Rican javelin thrower and decathlete
When was Reinaldo Oliver born?
Reinaldo Oliver was born on 28 March 1932 in Ponce.
When did Reinaldo Oliver die?
Reinaldo Oliver died on 19 January 2015 in San Juan.
What was Reinaldo Oliver's occupation?
Reinaldo Oliver was a javelin thrower and combined track and field event athlete.
What nationality was Reinaldo Oliver?
Reinaldo Oliver was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reinaldo Oliver. https://biography.guide/reinaldo-oliver/
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