Christian Muñoz

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameChristian•Muñoz Ortega
Used nameChristian•Muñoz
Born14 July 1959
Died8 May 2025 (aged 65 years 9 months 25 days) in Curacaví, Santiago Metropolitan (CHI)
Measurements183 cm / 83 kg
NOC Chile

Biography

Christian Muñoz was a Chilean sports shooter who competed in pistol events. In 1990 Muñoz won silver in both the 25 metres centre-fire pistol and the 25 metres standard pistol at the South American Games in Lima, Peru. Ten years later he represented Chile at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, placing 36th in the 50 metres free pistol and 40th in the 10 metres air pistol.

Away from sports Muñoz was part of the Chilean Air Force, where he served as an aircraft mechanic for more than 20 years. Tragically, however, he was killed when the air ambulance he was piloting crashed near to Santiago in May 2025.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Shooting CHI Christian Muñoz
Air Pistol, 10 metres, Men (Olympic) 40
Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 36

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