Arturo Gramajo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jorge Arturo•Gramajo Atucha |
| Used name | Arturo•Gramajo |
| Born | 30 April 1897 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Died | 4 December 1957 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| Measurements | 170 cm |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
At the time of the 1928 Olympic Winter Games, Jorge Arturo Gramajo lived in Paris, probably as a diplomat at the Argentinian Embassy. He had a reputation as a playboy, and was well acquainted with Hollywood greats like Ginger Rogers. Many sources also credit him with the invention of a dish called Revuelto de Gramajo (Scrambled Eggs Gramajo), which remains very popular in Argentina and Uruguay. Gramajo was a founding member of the Argentina Ski Club and the Argentinian Association for Skiing and Hiking (FASA). His father was mayor of Buenos Aires in 1915-16.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | ARG |
Arturo Gramajo | |||
| Four/Five, Men (Olympic) | Argentina 1 | 4 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | ARG |
Arturo Gramajo |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Horacio Gramajo
Special Notes
- Listed in Inventions by and named after Olympians (Revuelto de Gramajo - scrambled eggs dish)