Juan Venegas

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJuan Evangelista•Venegas Trinidad
Used nameJuan•Venegas
Born2 June 1929 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico (PUR)
Died16 April 1987 in San Juan, Puerto Rico (PUR)
NOC Puerto Rico
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Juan Venegas grew up in poor neighborhood and learned to fight as a means of survival. He was a member of Puerto Rico’s first Olympic team in 1948, and won Puerto Rico’s first Olympic medal. On his return home, he turned professional and had a short career, with eight bouts, winning six by decision, and losing two. The Puerto Rican Boxing Commission sponsored the Juan Evangelista Venegas Boxing Tournament in his memory. He died in the 1980s in San Juan.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Boxing PUR Juan Venegas
Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Special Notes