Carlos de Anda

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarlos•de Anda Domínguez
Used nameCarlos•de Anda
Born12 March 1908 in Ciudad de México (Mexico City), Ciudad de México (MEX)
Died30 August 1995 in Ciudad de México (Mexico City), Ciudad de México (MEX)
Measurements175 cm
NOC Mexico

Biography

Carlos de Anda was a sprinter who competed at the 1932 Olympics. He later became a member of the Mexican Olympic Committee and President of the Mexican Athletics Federation. Under his leadership, the Central American and Caribbean Athletic Federation was formed and the Central American and Caribbean Athletics Championships were first contested. For his efforts in sports and sports administration, de Anda was made a member of the Hall of Fame of the Mexican Sports Federation.

Personal Best: 400 – 48.2 (1933).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Athletics MEX Carlos de Anda
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h2 r1/4
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Mexico 4 h2 r1/2

Special Notes