Ernesto Varona had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1967 Pan American Games Heavyweight class.
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | Ernesto Varona | ||||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 15 |
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | Ernesto Varona |