Álex Quiñónez

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Álex Leonardo Quiñónez Martínez (11 August 1989 – 22 October 2021) was an Ecuadorian sprinter. He competed in the 100 metres and 200 metres.[1][2] He took part in representing Ecuador at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2020 Summer Olympics.

Background

Quiñónez was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. He won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Athletics Championships.

Assassination

Quiñónez was shot to death on 22 October 2021 in Guayaquil, Ecuador at the age of 32.[3]

References

  1. "Alex Quinonez – Athlete profile". London 2012. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  2. "Alex Quiñónez". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  3. Asesinan a tiros al velocista olímpico ecuatoriano Álex Quiñónez (in Spanish)