Ignacio Posada

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosé Ignacio•Posada Duarte
Used nameIgnacio•Posada
Born3 March 1935 in Tomila, Tolima (COL)
Died15 January 2015 in Bogotá, Bogotá (COL)
Measurements172 cm / 65 kg
NOC Colombia

Biography

Ignacio Posada was one of Colombias top fencers in the 1960s. He earned various national titles in both the foil and sabre, while also collecting several golds in the Bolivarian Games (a multi-sport event held between the nations that gained independence due to Simón Bolivar). At the 1964 Olympics, Posada entered both foil and sabre, reaching the second round in both events. An officer with the Colombian army, Posada eventually rose to the rank of Brigadier General.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Fencing COL Ignacio Posada
Foil, Individual, Men (Olympic) 6 p6 r2/4
Foil, Team, Men (Olympic) Colombia =13
Sabre, Individual, Men (Olympic) 7 p4 r2/4

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