Ricardo Ibarra
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ricardo Daniel•Ibarra |
| Used name | Ricardo•Ibarra |
| Born | 28 August 1950 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Died | 15 December 2011 |
| Measurements | 193 cm / 90 kg |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
In addition to his three Olympic appearances, with two finals in the singles, Ricardo Ibarra was a three-time gold medalist in the singles sculls at the Pan-American Games – in 1975, 1979 and 1983. He also carried the Argentine flag at the 1984 Olympic Opening Ceremony, and won the Olimpia de Plata eight times, a yearly honor given by Argentine sportswriters. After his competitive career ended, Ibarra became coach of the Argentine national rowing team.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Rowing | ARG |
Ricardo Ibarra | |||
| Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) | Jorge Imaz | 3 h2 r2/4 | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Rowing | ARG |
Ricardo Ibarra | |||
| Single Sculls, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Rowing | ARG |
Ricardo Ibarra | |||
| Single Sculls, Men (Olympic) | 5 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | ARG |
Ricardo Ibarra |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (3–0–0 1975 Ciudad de México ROW gold: single sculls; 1979 San Juan ROW gold: single sculls; 1983 Caracas ROW gold: single sculls)