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Patricio Etcheverry Chilean Olympic javelin thrower dead at age 83

Patricio Etcheverry, a Chilean Olympic javelin thrower, died on February 12, 2026.

Born Patricio “Pedro” Etcheverry Etchevers on March 6, 1943, in Santiago, Chile, he competed in the men’s javelin throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics. His personal best in the event was 78.28 metres, set in 1971.

Patricio “Pedro” Etcheverry Etchevers (6 March 1943 – 12 February 2026) was a Chilean athlete. He competed in the men’s javelin throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

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