Héctor Acosta
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hermenegildo Héctor•Acosta Inveninato |
| Used name | Héctor•Acosta |
| Born | 9 December 1933 in Rosario, Santa Fe (ARG) |
| Died | 1 November 1973 in Rosario, Santa Fe (ARG) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 81 kg |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
Héctor Acosta had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1959 Pan American Games road race team (with Ricardo Senn and the non-Olympian Carlos Vázquez), 2nd in the 1963 Pan American Games 4000 metre pursuit team (with Ernesto Contreras, Alberto Trillo, and the non-Olympian Juan Broto), 3rd in the 1959 Pan American Games 4000 metre pursuit team (with Ricardo Senn, Federico Cortés, and the non-Olympian Antonio Alexandre).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | ARG |
Héctor Acosta | |||
| Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Argentina | =5 | ||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | ARG |
Héctor Acosta | |||
| 100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) | Argentina | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–1–1 1959 Chicago CYC gold: road race team, bronze: 4000 m pursuit team; 1963 São Paulo CYC silver: 4000 m pursuit team)