Oscar de Larrazábal
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Oscar Sanchez•de Larrazábal |
| Used name | Oscar•de Larrazábal |
| Born | 8 June 1916 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental (PHI) |
| Died | 5 February 1978 in Manila, Manila (PHI) |
| NOC |  Philippines |
Biography
Oscar de Larrazábal won his first two bouts in the bantamweight division in boxing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, before he lost to the American and eventual silver medallist Jackie Wilson by knockout after only 1:30 min of the first round. Later, de Larrazábal earned a law degree from the Far Eastern University in Manila and was admitted to the Bar in 1948. For the insurance company PhilAm, he supported potential migrants to the USA.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Boxing | PHI |
Oscar de Larrazábal | |||
| Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |