Rosario sport is in mourning for the death of Guillermo Germán Seguradohistorical rower of the Regatas club and owner of a brand that he still maintains, that of being who won the most competitions in the history of Argentina.
The sad news was announced this Monday afternoon by the Rosario Regatta Club. “With deep sadness, we announce the death of Guillermo Germán Segurado. An emblematic figure for both our club and the city“wrote the northern zone institution on its social networks.
In the same text they detailed that he is the rower with the most regattas won in Argentina and one of the most prestigious in the history of the club. “His dedication and passion for the sport left an indelible mark on all of us. “His legacy is not only measured in victories, but also in the positive impact he had on those who knew him,” they added.
Segurado will be held in Caramuto de Granadero Baigorria starting at 5 p.m. this Monday.
“We unite in this moment of pain, remembering and honoring Germán, a true example of perseverance and excellence. His memory will live on in the hearts of all of us who had the privilege of sharing his life.“, they concluded in their farewell from Regatas.
Throughout his 20-year career won 164 racesan Argentine record that still remains in their possession and is recognized by the Argentine Rowing Association (AAR).
Secured was born on October 2, 1946 in Rosario. His beginnings in rowing were in Remeros Alberdi, then he went through Rowing and finally ended up in Regatas, a club that he represented for two decades.
Among other figures of Argentine rowing in its golden age, He was a contemporary and companion of Alberto Demiddibronze in short sculls in Mexico 1968 and silver in single sculls in Munich 1972.
In 1965, Segurado won together with Hugo Aberastegui, Juan Gómez, José Robledo and Juan Arana the South American Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the four with and without helmsman.
Other historical figures who toured several countries in international competitions were the aforementioned Demiddi, Alfredo Martín, Oscar Villarruel, Ricardo Rodríuez and Juan Carlos Stoll.
In an interview with the media Conclusion, in 2015, the man from Rosario was asked what it took to be a good rower. “There is something that should not be missing to add to the qualities that a rower must have: dedication. “Go out in the water and do what the coach tells you but do it well with a good complement in the gym,” he answered.
Cali’s feat
One of the most remembered feats of Segurado and national rowing was the crown as Pan American champion in the eight-oared boat in Cali 1971.
On that occasion, in addition to the title in the single by Alberto Demiddi – considered one of the best rowers in the history of Argentine sport – the coxed eight took the victory, leaving in second place to the United States and in third place to Canada.
The other protagonists of the team that won the gold in Colombia were Aberastegui, Martín, Villarruel, Ruíz Díaz, Ricardo Rodríguez, Segurado, Alejo Del Cano and Raúl Mazerati.
That gold medal was the only one that Argentina achieved for 48 years, until the men’s eight-oar team rose to the top of the podium at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games.
