Jorge Llopart
Spanish racewalker (1952–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Llopart and the second or maternal family name is Ribas.
Jorge "Jordi" Llopart Ribas (5 May 1952 – 11 November 2020) was a Spanish race walker.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1952-05-05)5 May 1952 El Prat de Llobregat, Spain |
Died | 11 November 2020(2020-11-11) (aged 68) Badalona, Spain |
Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Spain |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Race walking |
Club | GCR La Seda |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best | 50 kmW – 3:44:33 (1989)[1][2] |
Medal record |
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He competed in the 50 km event at the 1980, 1984, and 1988 Olympics and won a silver medal in 1980. The silver medal was Spain's first ever medal in athletics.[3] Llopart was a European champion in this event in 1978.[1][2]