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Joaquín Capilla Pérez (December 23, 1928 – May 8, 2010), was a Mexican diver who won the largest number of Olympic medals among Mexican athletes.
Joaquín Capilla Pérez (Ciudad de México; 23 de diciembre de 1928 - Ibidem; 8 de mayo de 2010) fue un clavadista mexicano, considerado como uno de los mejores deportistas en la historia de México. Es el máximo medallista mexicano en los Juegos Olímpicos de todos los tiempos con cuatro medallas y siendo el primero en ganar medallas en ...
May 8, 2010 · Joaquín Capilla was a successful diving champion who won three gold, one silver and one bronze medals in the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics. He also competed in the Pan American and Central American Games, where he won six more gold medals.
Jul 30, 2021 · En los Olímpicos México ha logrado 69 medallas y únicamente 13 de oro. El atleta azteca más ganador en la historia de la justa es el clavadista Joaquín Capilla, quien consiguió colgarse un ...
With four Olympic medals, Joaquín Capilla is the Mexican Olympian with the most medals (as of 2010). In his three Olympic diving appearances, he never finished lower than fourth. His best event was the platform, in which he won a complete set of medals (gold: 1956, silver: 1952, bronze: 1948), adding a 1956 bronze in the springboard.
Apr 1, 2023 · Discover the inspiring story of Joaquín Capilla Pérez, the most successful Mexican athlete in Olympic history. From his humble beginnings as a young swimmer to his groundbreaking success in diving, Capilla's journey to Olympic glory is truly unforgettable.
A pioneer in the success of diving for Mexico in international competition, Capilla received on November 20, 2009 the National Sports Award from Mexican President Felipe Calderon, as a recognition of his extraordinary career.
