Alejandro Cárdenas
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s athletics | ||
| World Championships | ||
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1999 Sevilla | 400 m |
Alejandro Cárdenas (born September 4, 1974 in Hermosillo, Sonora) is a Mexican athlete.
After forming part of the Mexican 4×100 relay in the 1992 Summer Olympics, he opted for the decathlon.
In 1995 he obtained a bronze medal in the Pan American Games in decathlon and another bronze as the member of the 4×100 relay.
In 1996, he specialized in the 400 m dash, in which participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics, and qualified for the semifinals, with a time of 45.33 s.
In 1998 he participated in the Central American and Caribbean Games, in 400 m dash, in which he obtained a bronze medal.
In 1999 Alejandro participated in the IAAF World Indoor Championships, in 400 m dash in which he obtained a bronze medal. That same year also participated in the World Championships in Athletics. Alejandro ran along with Michael Johnson, he reached a third place, and a personal record of 44.31 s.
Little time later he participed in which were its last Pan American Games, reaching a third place in the 400 m dash.
Alejandro participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics, in 400 m dash, running 46.14 s in the first round, and 45.66 in the semifinals, in which did not advance.
Four years later Alejandro participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics, in the 400 m dash, running 45.46 s in the first round, and 45.64 s in the semifinals, in which did not advance.
In the 2005 Alejandro again participated in the World Championships, in Helsinki, Finland, being eliminated in the first round with a time of 46.73 s.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Pan American Games | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 3rd | Decathlon |
| 3rd | 4x100 m relay | |||
| 1998 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 3rd | 400 m |
| 1999 | World Indoor Championships | Maebashi, Japan | 3rd | 400 m |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 3rd | 400 m, 44.31 PB | |
| Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 3rd | 400 m |
Personal bests
- 200 metres - 20.63 s (1998)
- 400 metres - 44.31 s (1999)
- Decathlon - 7614 pts (1996)
External links
Alejandro Cárdenas at World Athletics
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