Juan Morales

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJuan de Dios•Morales Ávila
Used nameJuan•Morales
Nick/petnamesEscobita
Born19 May 1949 in Tenza, Boyacá (COL)
Measurements150 cm / 63 kg
NOC Colombia

Biography

Juan de Dios had a nice career racing in his native Colombia. His biggest career victory came in 1973 when he won the Clasico Radio Cadena Nacional (RCN). He also placed second at the Clasico RCN in 1972, fourth in 1974, and fifth in 1971. De Dios twice rode the Tour of Colombia, placing fourth in 1973 and fifth in 1972. After several years out of the amateur peleton, he returned in 1980 to place fourth at the Tour du Táchira.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) COL Juan Morales
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 66