Álvaro Gestido
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | José Álvaro Pelegrín•Gestido Pose |
| Used name | Álvaro•Gestido |
| Nick/petnames | El Caballero de Deporte |
| Born | 17 May 1907 in Montevideo, Montevideo (URU) |
| Died | 18 January 1957 in Santa Clara del Olimar, Treinta y Tres (URU) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | CA Peñarol, Montevideo (URU) |
| NOC |  Uruguay |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Alvaro Gestido was an attacking defender, relentless in marking the opposing wing. His duel with the Argentinian right wing Carlos Peucelle in the 1930 Montevideo World Cup final was memorable. He was only 23 when he helped Uruguay win the World Cup and was only 21 when he won a gold medal at Amsterdam 1928. Gestido earned 26 caps with the national team.
A born leader, both on and off the pitch, Gestido spent his entire career with Peñarol, from 1928 to 1941, winning seven Uruguayan titles. Internationally he won the Copa Río de la Plata in 1928, consisting of a match between the champion clubs of Uruguay and Argentina. His older brother, Oscar Diego Gestido Pose, became President of Uruguay from March to December 1967.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | URU |
Álvaro Gestido | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Uruguay | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Footballers - Gold Medalists and World Cup Champions, Men (Olympic Gold - 1928; World Cup Champion - 1930.)