Walter Garré

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWalter Jorge•Garré López
Used nameWalter•Garré
Born2 September 1945 in Paysandú, Paysandú (URU)
Died15 April 2006 (aged 60 years 7 months 13 days) in Paysandú, Paysandú (URU)
Measurements183 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsSociedad Deportiva Dilicia
NOC Uruguay

Biography

Walter Garré was a Uruguayan cyclist who was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1968 Garré was selected to ride in the team time trial at the Mexico City Olympics, where he placed 24th with his compatriots. Back home he was consistent at the Vuelta a Uruguay, where he finished on the podium on multiple stages, as well as fourth overall at the 1973 edition of the race. He later worked as a sports director and a journalist.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) URU Walter Garré
Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) Uruguay 24