José Yáñez
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | José Antonio•Yáñez Ordaz |
| Used name | José•Yáñez |
| Born | 19 March 1932 in La Habana (Havana), Ciudad de La Habana (CUB) |
| Measurements | 67 kg |
| NOC |  Cuba |
Biography
José Yañez had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1955 Pan American Games freestyle featherweight -62 kg, 3rd in the 1959 Pan American Games freestyle lightweight -67 kg.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | CUB |
José Yáñez | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | =17 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | CUB |
José Yáñez |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–2 1955 Ciudad de México WRE bronze: freestyle featherweight -62 kg; 1959 Chicago WRE bronze: freestyle lightweight -67 kg)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games (0–1–0 1954 Ciudad de México WRE silver: freestyle lightweight -67 kg)