Rafael Álvarez
Personal information
Born (1971-10-29) 29 October 1971
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Height5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Medal record
Men's diving
Representing  Spain
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Seville 1 m springboard
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Helsinki 3 m synchro
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Palma de Mallorca 3 m springboard

Rafael Álvarez Serrano (born 29 October 1971 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas) is a retired male diver from Spain, best known for winning the bronze medals at the 1997 European Championships in Seville, Spain and at the World University Games in 1999. He represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.[1] Alvarez also became well known in the United States while competing for the University of Alabama. He earned the title of "SEC champion" during his career at the University of Alabama.

References

  1. ↑ "Rafael Álvarez". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 May 2020.


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