Rod Richard

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Rod Richard (actually Rodney Richard; born February 8, 1932 ) is a former American sprinter .

At the Pan American Games in Mexico City in 1955 , he won over 100 m and 200 m and in the 4-by-100-meter relay .

In the same year he became US champion over 220 yards .

Personal bests

  • 100 yards: 9.5 s, May 12, 1951, Fresno
  • 100 m: 10.3 s, March 14, 1955, Mexico City
  • 200 m: 20.7 s, March 16, 1955, Mexico City

Web links

  • Rod Richard in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
personal data
SURNAME Richard, Rod
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Richard, Rodney (real name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American sprinter
DATE OF BIRTH February 8, 1932