Rolando Etchepare
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rolando Sergio•Etchepare Harismendy |
| Used name | Rolando•Etchepare |
| Born | 6 October 1929 in Concepción, Biobío (CHI) |
| Died | 1 July 2004 |
| Measurements | 193 cm |
| NOC |  Chile |
Biography
Rolando Etchepare played basketball for Chile at the 1956 Olympics. He later won a bronze medal with the Chilean team at the 1959 World Championships. Etchepaire was the son of a cattleman. He earned a scholarship to play in the United States, quite rare in the 1950s, and studied agriculture at Fort Lewis A&M College in Wyoming. Etchepare played from 1951-53, and averaged 15 ppg in his final season.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | CHI |
Rolando Etchepare | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Chile | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Basketball World Cup (0–0–1 1959 CHI bronze)