Walter Pérez
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter•Pérez Soto |
| Used name | Walter•Pérez |
| Born | 1 November 1924 in Montevideo, Montevideo (URU) |
| Died | 30 December 2009 in Lima, Lima (PER) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 64 kg |
| NOC |  Uruguay |
Biography
Walter Pérez finished second in the 1943 and 1945 South American championships in the 100 m. Pérez set several national records, recording 10.4 for 100 metres in 1943, 1944, and 1948, and 21.5 for 200 m in 1944. He was Chef de Mission for the Uruguayan team at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Personal Bests: 100 - 10.4 (1943); 200 - 21.5 (1944).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | URU |
Walter Pérez | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h10 r1/4 | |||||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h8 r1/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Uruguay | 4 h2 r1/2 |