Alejandro Doherty

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Alejandro Doherty
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BornAugust 6, 1965 (1965-08-06) (age 57)
Medal record
Men’s Field Hockey
Representing Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1991 Havana Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Mar del Plata Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1987 Indianapolis Team

Alejandro L. Doherty Horan (born August 6, 1965) is a former field hockey player from Argentina. He competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where he finished in ninth place with the national squad. He made his Olympic debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

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