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Rod Richard
Personal information
BornFebruary 8, 1932
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1955 Mexico City 100 metres
Gold medal – first place 1955 Mexico City 200 metres
Gold medal – first place 1955 Mexico City 4×100 metres

Rodney ("Rod") Richard (born February 8, 1932) is an American athlete who competed in the 1955 Pan American Games.

At the 1955 Pan American Games he won the gold medal in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition. He was also a member of the American relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×100 metre contest.

In 1956 he failed to qualify for the Olympics after finishing seventh in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition at the USA Olympic Trials in Los Angeles.

  • Profile at trackfield.brinkster.net



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