Juan de la Garza
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Juan Gerardo•de la Garza Tenorio |
| Used name | Juan•de la Garza |
| Born | 20 September 1961 in Monclova, Coahuila (MEX) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 80 kg |
| NOC |  Mexico |
Biography
Juan de la Garza competed at five athletics World Championships, four Central American and Caribbean Games, two Pan American Games and the 1984 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in javelin at the 1987 Pan American Games and won silver in 1986 and 1990 and bronze at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games. De la Garza won 22 Mexican national titles. He studied veterinary science at Texas A&M University, but later became a field events coach at Texas A&M, helping them win 13 conference titles. His daughter, Kristie, became a star basketball player at Texas A&M, setting a school career record for rebounding, and ranking eighth all-time among NCAA female players.
Personal Best: JT – 82.68 (1986).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Athletics | MEX |
Juan de la Garza | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 14 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–1 1987 Indianapolis ATH bronze: javelin throw)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games (0–2–0 1986 Santiago de los Caballeros ATH silver: javelin throw; 1990 Ciudad de México ATH silver: javelin throw)