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Javier Conte

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Javier Conte
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Argentina
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney Men's 470
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Lightning
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Lightning

Javier Alberto Conte (born September 7, 1975 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine sailboat racer.

Teaming up with Juan de la Fuente, he raced for Argentina on the 2000 Summer Olympics at Sydney, Australia finishing in third place and obtaining a bronze medal for his country. Considered for many as one of the best yachtman of his era, he continues to race around the world placing himself as a constant protagonist in all the races in which he participates. Javier won the gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games.

References

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  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Javier Conte". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23.