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Salvador Alanís

1912 – 1998

Mexican athletics competitor

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About Salvador Alanís

Lived 1912 – 1998 (aged 85). Salvador Alanís was a Mexican athletics competitor.

Salvador Alanís Duque (9 November 1912 – 26 July 1998) and was the first Mexican to compete in the event at the Olympics. Alanís also won bronze in the triple jump at the 1935 Central American and Caribbean Games, and a silver in the men's volleyball tournament at the 1938 Central American and Caribbean Games. He served as the vicepresident of the Mexican Athletics Federation (FMA) during the 1968 Summer Olympics, and as the technical director of the during the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Salvador Alanís?

Mexican athletics competitor

When was Salvador Alanís born?

Salvador Alanís was born on 9 November 1912 in San Luis Potosí.

When did Salvador Alanís die?

Salvador Alanís died on 26 July 1998.

What was Salvador Alanís's occupation?

Salvador Alanís was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Salvador Alanís?

Salvador Alanís was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Salvador Alanís

· Wikidata: Q46468385

· DBpedia: Salvador Alanís

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