Javier Suárez

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJavier Amado•Suárez Cueva
Used nameJavier•Suárez
Nick/petnamesEl Ñato
Born3 November 1943 in Don Matías, Antioquia (COL)
Measurements166 cm / 61 kg
NOC Colombia

Biography

Javier Suárez was a top Colombian rider in the 1960s, winning the Tour of Colombia in 1965, and the Clasico Radio Cadena Nacional (RCN) in 1965-66. He also placed second at the Tour Colombia for three consecutive years, 1966-68, and was third in 1962, fourth in 1963, and fifth in 1964. Suárez rode at the 1965 World Championships, placing 68th in the amateur road race, and 16th with the Colombian team in the team time trial.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) COL Javier Suárez
100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) Colombia 21

Special Notes