Simplicio de Castro
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Simplicio•de Castro |
| Used name | Simplicio•de Castro |
| Born | 13 January 1914 |
| Died | January 1942 in ?, Bataan (PHI) |
| NOC |  Philippines |
Biography
Simplicio de Castro represented the Philippines as a boxer in the welterweight division at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He lost in the quarterfinals on points against Frenchman Roger Tritz. Lieutenant de Castro was killed during the so-called Battle of the Pockets during the Battle of Bataan in January 1942 near Cotar River, serving in the 1st infantry regiment under Alfredo Santos who, in the 1960s, was Chief of Staff of the Philippines’ Armed Forces.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Boxing | PHI |
Simplicio de Castro | |||
| Welterweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (Killed in World War II.)