Leopoldo Cantancio
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leopoldo•Cantancio |
| Used name | Leopoldo•Cantancio |
| Born | 6 July 1963 |
| Died | 20 April 2018 in Bago City, Negros Occidental (PHI) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 60 kg |
| NOC |  Philippines |
Biography
Leopoldo Cantancio boxed for the Philippines at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics. At the Asian Games he won a silver medal in 1986 and a bronze medal in 1990, all at lightweight. Cantancio became a coach, working with the Association of Boxing Alliances. He was killed in a motorcycle accident while driving from his home in Bacolod to Bago City to coach a team in the Panaad Boxing Tournament.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Boxing | PHI |
Leopoldo Cantancio | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 | |||||
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Boxing | PHI |
Leopoldo Cantancio | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | =33 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Asian Games (0–1–1 1986 Seoul BOX silver: lightweight -60 kg; 1990 Beijing BOX bronze: lightweight -60 kg)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a motorcycle accident.)