Ángel Aldana

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameÁngel Arnaldo•Aldana Mejía
Used nameÁngel•Aldana
Born6 June 1936 in Zacapa, Zacapa (GUA)
Died26 July 2025 (aged 89 years 1 month 20 days) in Riverton, Utah (USA)
Measurements177 cm / 70 kg
NOC Guatemala

Biography

Ángel Aldana grew up on a farm in Zacapa, Guatemala, later becoming an accomplished Greco-Roman wrestler. In 1968 Aldana was selected to represent his nation at the Mexico City Olympics, competing in the lightweight class in both Greco-Roman and freestyle. Unfortunately for Aldana the outcome in both events was the same after being eliminated following two consecutive losses. He later moved to the United States where he lived in the city of Riverton, Utah.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Wrestling GUA Ángel Aldana
Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC
Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) AC