Fernando Ruocco
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| Born | 12 May 1958 |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Pole vault |
Fernando Ruocco (born 12 May 1958) is a retired Uruguayan athlete who specialised in the pole vault.[1]
His personal best in the event is 5.00 metres set in Troisdorf in 1980. As of 2024, this is the still standing national record. He was the first athlete from South America to clear 5 metres in the pole vault.[2]
International competitions
[edit]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing  Uruguay
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| 1973 | South American Youth Championships | Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina | 1st | 3.45 m |
| 1975 | South American Championships | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 3rd | 4.00 m |
| 1976 | South American Junior Championships | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 1st | 4.20 m |
| 1977 | South American Championships | Montevideo, Uruguay | – | NM |
| 1979 | South American Championships | Bucaramanga, Colombia | 1st | 4.70 m |
| 1981 | South American Championships | La Paz, Bolivia | 2nd | 4.70 m |
| 1982 | Southern Cross Games | Santa Fe, Argentina | 2nd | 4.80 m |
| 1983 | Pan American Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 6th | 4.85 m |
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Fernando Ruocco at Tilastopaja (registration required)
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