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Oscar Casanovas

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Oscar Casanovas
Casanovas on the cover of El Gráfico.
Personal information
Born(1914-05-15)May 15, 1914
Avellaneda, Argentina[1]
DiedMay 1987 (aged 72–73)[1]
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Argentina
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin Featherweight

Oscar Casanovas (May 15, 1914 – 1987) was an Argentine boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Amateur career

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In 1936 he won the gold medal in the featherweight class after winning the final against Charles Catterall.

Olympic results

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Olympedia – Óscar Casanovas". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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