Pablo Freund was a Czechoslovak-born Ecuadorian businessman, agricultural technician and athlete who specialised in the throwing events and won two bronze medals at the 1951 Bolivarian Games.
Biography
According to the sociologist Manuel Grubel Rosenthal, Freund belonged to the Jewish community established in Ecuador, having emigrated from central Europe before settling in the country and taking Ecuadorian nationality.1
Sporting career
At the third Bolivarian Games, held in Caracas in December 1951, Freund won two bronze medals representing Ecuador: in the shot put, with a mark of 12.24 m, and in the discus throw, with 40.21 m.2
References
References
- Grubel Rosenthal, Manuel (2010). Ecuador destino de migrantes: una biografía de la comunidad judía (in Spanish). Quito. ISBN 978-9942-03-290-4.
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