José Aristegui

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosé María•Aristegui Isasa
Used nameJosé•Aristegui
Nick/petnamesMarí
Born22 December 1928 in San Sebastián, GipuzkoaESP
Died29 January 2018 (aged 89 years 1 month 7 days) in San Sebastián, GipuzkoaESP
Measurements183 cm / 85 kg
AffiliationsUr-Kirolak — San Sebastián, GipuzkoaESP
NOCSpainESP

Biography

Spanish rower José Aristegui represented the Ur-Kirolak club in San Sebastián from 1949 to 1960. In 1960 Aristegui was part of the crew that won the national eight title, earning him a place on the Olympic team. At the Roma Games the Spanish crew finished last in their heat before being eliminated in the repêchage round. After the Games, Aristegui continued to compete as a veteran for another 10 years.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Rowing ESP José Aristegui
Eights, Men (Olympic) Spain 4 h2 r2/3