José Arias
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | José•Arias Carralón |
| Used name | José•Arias |
| Nick/petnames | Pepe |
| Born | 27 August 1922 in Cercedilla, Madrid (ESP) |
| Died | 7 January 2015 in Collado Villalba, Madrid (ESP) |
| Affiliations | Club Peñalara, Madrid (ESP) |
| NOC |  Spain |
Biography
José Arias won multiple Spanish titles in Alpine skiing between 1940-48, after winning the 1940 Spanish slalom championship. He and his brother, Luís, helped establish the Spanish ski school and club Seven Peaks. José Arias later taught King Juan Carlos I, and headed mountain rescue teams in the Pyrenees.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | ESP |
José Arias | |||
| Downhill, Men (Olympic) | 86 | |||||
| Slalom, Men (Olympic) | =45 | |||||
| Combined, Men (Olympic) | 54 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Winter Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | ESP |
José Arias |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Luis Arias