Rafael Álvarez (diver)

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 four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988.^[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.^{[citation needed]}

Rafael Álvarez

Personal information
Born	29 October 1971 (age 52) Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Height	5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Medal record Men's diving Representing  Spain European Championships 1997 Seville 1 m springboard 2000 Helsinki 3 m synchro Universiade 1999 Palma de Mallorca 3 m springboard

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Álvarez and the second or maternal family name is Serrano.

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