Juan Fortuny Vidal[a] (also spelled Joan, 12 May 1946 – 9 February 2024) was a Spanish freestyle and medley swimmer who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1] Fortuny died on 9 February 2024, at the age of 77.[2]

Juan Fortuny
Personal information
Full nameJuan Fortuny Vidal
Born(1946-05-12)12 May 1946
Barcelona, Spain
Died9 February 2024(2024-02-09) (aged 77)
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Spain
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1967 Tunis 400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1967 Tunis 4x100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1967 Tunis 100 m freestyle

Notes

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  1. ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fortuny and the second or maternal family name is Vidal.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Juan Fortuny". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2012. Full name: Juan Fortuny Vidal
  2. ^ Juan Fortuny's obituary (in Spanish)
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