Ricardo Ibarra

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameRicardo Daniel•Ibarra
Used nameRicardo•Ibarra
Born28 August 1950 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Died15 December 2011
Measurements193 cm / 90 kg
NOC Argentina

Biography

In addition to his three Olympic appearances, with two finals in the singles, Ricardo Ibarra was a three-time gold medalist in the singles sculls at the Pan-American Games – in 1975, 1979 and 1983. He also carried the Argentine flag at the 1984 Olympic Opening Ceremony, and won the Olimpia de Plata eight times, a yearly honor given by Argentine sportswriters. After his competitive career ended, Ibarra became coach of the Argentine national rowing team.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Rowing ARG Ricardo Ibarra
Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) Jorge Imaz 3 h2 r2/4
1976 Summer Olympics Rowing ARG Ricardo Ibarra
Single Sculls, Men (Olympic) 6
1984 Summer Olympics Rowing ARG Ricardo Ibarra
Single Sculls, Men (Olympic) 5

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1984 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony ARG Ricardo Ibarra

Special Notes