Colombia at the 1995 Pan American Games
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The 12th Pan American Games
were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 11 to March 26, 1995.
1995 Pan American Games
The 12th Pan American Games were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from March 12 to March 26, 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951.-Overview:...
were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 11 to March 26, 1995.
Silver
- Men's Flyweight (– 54 kg): Juan Fernández
- Men's Lightweight (– 70 kg): Eine Acevedo
- Men's Middleweight (– 76 kg): Álvaro Velasco
Bronze
- Men's 400 m Hurdles: Llimy RivasLlimy RivasLlimy Rivas is a retired male track and field athlete from Colombia, who competed in the hurdling events during her career. He claimed the bronze medal in the men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-References:...
- Men's High Jump: Gilmar MayoGilmar MayoGilmar Jalith Mayo Lozano is a Colombian high jumper. His personal best jump is 2.33 metres, achieved in October 1994 in Pereira. This is the current Colombian record.-Achievements:-References:...
- Women's 4x100 metres: Felipa PalaciosFelipa PalaciosFelipa Alicia Palacios Hinestroza is a retired female track and field athlete from Colombia, who competed in the sprint events.She represented her native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996...
, Mirtha BrockMirtha BrockMirtha Brock Forbes is a retired female track and field athlete from Colombia, who competed in the sprint events during her career....
, Carmen Rodríguez, and Elia Mera - Women's 4x400 metres: Carmen Rodríguez, Elia Mera, Mirtha BrockMirtha BrockMirtha Brock Forbes is a retired female track and field athlete from Colombia, who competed in the sprint events during her career....
, and Felipa PalaciosFelipa PalaciosFelipa Alicia Palacios Hinestroza is a retired female track and field athlete from Colombia, who competed in the sprint events.She represented her native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996...
- Men's Lightweight (– 60 kg): Francisco OsorioFrancisco OsorioFrancisco Ruben Osorio Gary is a welterweight boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Nicknamed Flash he made his professional debut on March 21, 1997, when he was defeated by countryman Roberto Ortega.-References:...
- Men's Middleweight (– 75 kg): Jhon Arroyo
- Men's Bantamweight (– 59 kg): Roger BerrioRoger BerrioRoger Berrio Hernández is a retired male weightlifter from Colombia, who twice won a medal for his native South American country at the Pan American Games: in 1995 and 1999. He twice competed at the Summer Olympics , finishing in 26th place in the men's featherweight division in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Men's Light-Heavyweight (– 83 kg): Erlyn Mena
See also
- Colombia at the 1996 Summer OlympicsColombia at the 1996 Summer OlympicsColombia competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.-Athletics:Men's 5,000 metres* William Roldán* Qualification — 14:39.50 Men's 10,000 metres*Herder VázquezMen's Marathon...