Juan Morales

Full name: Juan de Dios Morales Ávila
Nickname(s): Escobita
Gender: Male
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
Weight: 139 lbs (63 kg)
Born: May 19, 1949 in Tenza, Boyacá, Colombia
Country: Colombia
Sport: Cycling

Biography

Juan de Dios had a nice career racing in his native Colombia. His biggest career victory came in 1973 when he won the Clasico Radio Cadena Nacional (RCN). He also placed second at the Clasico RCN in 1972, fourth in 1974, and fifth in 1971. De Dios twice rode the Tour of Colombia, placing fourth in 1973 and fifth in 1972. After several years out of the amateur peleton, he returned in 1980 to place fourth at the Tour du Táchira.

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1972 Summer	23	München	Cycling	Men's Road Race, Individual	Colombia	COL	66

Men's Road Race, Individual

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Country	Phase	Unit	Rank		M
1972 Summer	23	München	Cycling	Colombia	Final Standings		66		at 2:32.0

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