Ricardo Chapa
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ricardo•Chapa Galavis |
| Used name | Ricardo•Chapa |
| Born | 3 April 1948 in Monterrey, Nuevo León (MEX) |
| Died | 13 January 2025 (aged 76 years 9 months 10 days) in Ciudad de México (Mexico City), Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 70 kg |
| NOC |  Mexico |
Biography
During the late 1960s and early 1970s Ricardo Chapa was one of the best water polo players in Mexico. In 1970 Chapa won silver at the Central American and Caribbean Games after Mexico lost to Cuba in the final. Two years later he was part of the team that competed at the 1972 München Olympics where he played in all five matches for Mexico. Chapa continued to play for another year, including representing Mexico at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships in Beograd, Yugoslavia.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | MEX |
Ricardo Chapa | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Mexico | =13 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games (0–1–0 1970 Panamá WAP silver)