José Alberto Quintanilla (born January 1, 1997) is an Olympic swimmer in the Men's 50 meters freestyle representing Bolivia. He competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics.[1] José Quintanilla was a worldwide sensation when he cried of joy at the opening ceremony in the 2016 Olympics.[2] He competed in the Men's 50 metre freestyle event where he ranked at #46 with a time of 23.35 seconds. He did not advance to the semifinals.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jose Alberto Quintanilla Moreno |
| Nationality |  Bolivia |
| Born | January 1, 1997 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia |
| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |