Jorge Amaya
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jorge Horacio•Amaya Young |
| Used name | Jorge•Amaya |
| Born | 31 July 1934 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Died | 5 December 2021 (aged 87 years 4 months 5 days) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 76 kg |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
Jorge Amaya was an Argentine equestrian who competed during the 1960s. Along with Carlos D’Elia, Carlos Damm, and Jorge Osacar, Amaya was part of the team that won silver at the jumping event at the 1963 Pan American Games in São Paulo. Five years later he competed in the individual event at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics but was disqualified in the first round of the competition. Amaya remained committed to the sport throughout his life with a long teaching career with the Argentine Equestrian Federation.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | ARG |
Jorge Amaya | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Gemelo |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–0 1963 São Paulo EQU silver: jumping team)