Luis Torralva

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLuis Manuel José•Torralva Ponsa
Used nameLuis•Torralva
Born13 March 1902 in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan (CHI)
Died20 May 1985 in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan (CHI)
NOC Chile

Biography

Luis Torralva played singles at the 1924 Olympics, losing in round one, and played doubles alongside his brother, Domingo Torralva. The brothers were Chilean, but Luis played at Roland Garros in 1927-29 and 1931, making the third round of singles in 1927-28. Luis also played at the 1929 Paris International, making the semi-finals before losing to Jean Borotra.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Tennis CHI Luis Torralva
Singles, Men (Olympic) =33
Doubles, Men (Olympic) Domingo Torralva =16

Olympic family relations