Luis Zárate

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLuis•Zárate
Used nameLuis•Zárate
Nick/petnamesEl Potrillo
Born25 November 1940 in Morelia, Michoacán (MEX)
Died7 September 2020 (aged 79 years 9 months 12 days) in Zacapu, Michoacán (MEX)
Measurements170 cm / 68 kg
NOC Mexico

Biography

In 1960 competitive cyclist Luis Zárate was part of Mexico’s delegation that competed at the Roma Olympics. Zárate participated in the road race, finishing 61st in a small group of riders who were almost five-and-a-half minutes behind the winner. He also rode in the 100 kilometres team time trial at the Games with compatriots Armando Martínez and Filiberto Mercado.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) MEX Luis Zárate
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 61
100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) Mexico 24