Pedro Elsa

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePedro•Elsa
Used namePedro•Elsa
Born28 October 1901 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Measurements179 cm / 82 kg
NOC Argentina

Biography

Pedro Elsa was an Argentinian track and field athlete who specialised in the discus throw. Elsa won his first medal in the event at the South American Championships in Athletics in 1926 when he finished second. He returned the following year to win gold, setting a championship record in the process. He won a further two medals at the championships, both silver, in 1929 and 1933. Elsa competed at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics where he finished 18th with a best effort of 34.36 metres. He also participated in the shot put at the Los Angeles Games, finishing 14th.

Personal Bests: SP – unknown; DT – 44.96 (1932).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Athletics ARG Pedro Elsa
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) 14
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 18