Jon Tecedor
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jon•Tecedor Aguinaga |
| Used name | Jon•Tecedor |
| Born | 16 September 1975 in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa (ESP) |
| Died | 15 June 2008 in near San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa (ESP) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 135 kg |
| Affiliations | Danena Zizurkil |
| NOC |  Spain |
Biography
Jon Tecedor’s best performance came at the 1998 World Championships, when he placed 7th in the super-heavyweight division. The Basque athlete, winner of several Spanish titles in different categories, qualified for the Olympics, but had to contend himself with 13th place there. Outside of weightlifting, Tecedor worked as an electrical engineer, and as an attendant in a paint sore. En route to the 2008 Basque Weightlifting Championships, Jon Tecedor’s motorcycle was struck by a car, and Tecedor was killed immediately.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | ESP |
Jon Tecedor | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 13 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–1–0 1997 Bari WLT super-heavyweight +108 kg silver: snatch)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died when his motorcycle was struck by a car.)