Humberto Mariles, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Humberto Mariles

equestrian

Date of Birth: 13-Jun-1913

Place of Birth: Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1972

Profession: military personnel, show jumper, event rider

Nationality: Mexico

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Humberto Mariles Cortés (June 13, 1913 – December 7, 1972) was a Mexican equestrian who competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics.
He won both individual and team show jumping events in 1948, and placed sixth-ninth in 1956.
In 1952 he finished 12th in the individual three-day eventing and won a bronze medal with the team.At the Pan American Games Mariles won a team gold medal in show jumping in 1955.
In 1964 he shot a driver who forced his car off the road.
He was sentenced to 25 years in prison, but was released by presidential pardon after five years.
In 1972 he was arrested in Paris for drug smuggling, and died in prison before the trial.