Arnaldo Bristol

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Arnaldo Bristol
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Full nameArnaldo Bristol Sabater
NationalityPuerto Rican
Born (1945-09-11) 11 September 1945 (age 78)
Guayama, Puerto Rico
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event110 metres hurdles

Arnaldo Bristol Sabater (born 11 September 1945) is a Puerto Rican hurdler. He competed in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and the 1976 Summer Olympics. [1] He won a bronze medal in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1975 Pan American Games and a silver in the same event at the 1971 Pan American Games. Bristol was the flag bearer for Puerto Rico in the 1972 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. [2]

Bristol won the 1966 Drake Relays high hurdle race while representing Texas Southern in 13.6. [3]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arnaldo Bristol Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  2. "Flagbearers for Puerto Rico". olympedia.org. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  3. Drake Relays Meet Results, 1966. Retrieved Mar 9, 2022