Ernesto del Castillo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ernesto•del Castillo Ontiveros |
| Used name | Ernesto•del Castillo |
| Born | 21 November 1929 in Tuxpan, Jalisco (MEX) |
| Died | 3 January 2019 (aged 89 years 1 month 12 days) in Delicias, Chihuahua (MEX) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 66 kg |
| NOC |  Mexico |
Biography
Mexican equestrian Ernesto del Castillo served with the Army, where he reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. In 1968 Del Castillo was selected to compete at his home Olympics in Mexico City, finishing 19th in the individual event and sixth in the team competition. He continued to compete and be on active duty well into his 60s, including coaching the equestrian teams for the Olympics during the 1980s.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) | MEX |
Ernesto del Castillo | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Codicioso | 19 | ||||
| Team, Open (Olympic) | Codicioso / Mexico | 6 |