Rafael Romero
Encyclopedia
Rafael Romero Sandrea is a retired track and field athlete from Venezuela
, who competed in the sprint
events. He represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. Romero claimed two medals (gold and silver) at the 1963 Pan American Games
in Brazil
.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, who competed in the sprint
Sprint (race)
Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. Races over short distances are among the oldest running competitions. The first 13 editions of the Ancient Olympic Games featured only one event—the stadion race, which was a race from one end of the stadium to the other...
events. He represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. Romero claimed two medals (gold and silver) at the 1963 Pan American Games
1963 Pan American Games
The 4th Pan American Games were held from April 20 to May 5, 1963 in São Paulo, Brazil.- Medal count :To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the icon next to the column title.Note...
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.