Sports in Southern Patagonia

The stimulus of physical exercise, the thrill of competition -- throughout the world, sport accommodates different needs and surroundings. Both individual and team sports were present in the region from an early date.

(2) jockey 1920

(1) boat race 1928

(5) boxer 1931

(10) golfers 1931

(3) hunting 1932

(9) young footballers c1935?

(6) skater c1938

(8) adult footballers 1944

(7) cyclists c1945

Photo credits: Manuel Becerra (8); Ana María & Marta Boric (9); Voltaire Díaz (5); Antonio Dougnac (1,3); Rae Gregory (2); Elvira Paz (6); Kit Pettersen (10); Margarita Sutherland (7)
Last updated: 27-VI-2011