Pablo Freund
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ↑ Grubel Rosenthal, Manuel (2010). Ecuador destino de migrantes: una biografía de la comunidad judía (in Spanish). Quito. ISBN 978-9942-03-290-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ "Bolivarian Games". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 15 June 2026.