Sculpted in silent motion, the Atleta Statue captures a moment of athletic grace. Here on the Costanera Sur, the Atleta Statue isn’t alone. It shares this riverside walkway with other bronze and stone figures. They’re all part of the “Walk of Glory,” a tribute to Argentina’s sporting heroes. The Atleta Statue itself is a work of Carlos Benavídez, a sculptor known for capturing the essence of iconic figures. Benavídez also created busts of Che Guevara, Jorge Luis Borges, and Julio Cortázar. The Walk of Glory, including the Atleta Statue, was created in anticipation of the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games. Among the athletes immortalized here are Manu Ginóbili, the basketball star of Argentina’s “golden generation.” There’s also Guillermo Vilas, the tennis champion with four grand slam titles. Luciana Aymar, the hockey legend who captained Las Leonas to multiple victories, is also here. Roberto de Vicenzo, the renowned golfer, and Hugo Porta, former captain of Los Pumas rugby team, stand in bronze. Boxer Pascual Pérez, who won gold at the 1948 London Olympics, and five-time Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio are also featured. Even swimmer José Meolans and soccer superstar Lionel Messi have their place on the Walk of Glory. The Atleta Statue and its companions offer a powerful reminder of Argentina’s sporting prowess.
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano
The Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano is a treasure. It offers a window into the past and present of Hispanic-American art.