René Ahumada
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | René Ahumada Rodríguez |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | 1935 (age 90–91) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 100 metres |
René Ahumada Rodríguez (born 1935) is a Mexican sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]
At the 1957 National Invitation track meeting (competing against American collegiate teams), Ahumada won the silver medal in the 200 metres representing the National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he studied.[2] In 1958, Ahumada was part of the Modesto Junior College Pirates track and field team, having run 10.0 seconds in the 100 yards.[3] By the end of that year, Ahumada had a 9.6-second 100 yards personal best.[4]
Ahumada studied physical education and recreation at Modesto Junior College while studying as a foreign national.[5]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Mexico | |||||
| 1955 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 14th (sf) | 100 m | 11.12 |
| 3rd | 4 × 100 m relay | 41.94 | |||
| 1956 | Olympic Games | Melbourne, Australia | 42nd (h) | 100 m | 11.26 |
| 24th (h) | 200 m | 21.96 | |||
| 1959 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 15th (h) | 100 m | 11.8 |
| 1960 | Ibero-American Games | Santiago, Chile | 4th | 100 m | 10.8 |
| 7th (sf) | 200 m | 21.7 | |||
| 5th | 400 m | 48.8 | |||
| 9th (h) | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:21.6 | |||
Personal bests
- 100 metres – 10.5h (1956)
- 200 metres – 21.3h (1960)
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "René Ahumada Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Texas Seizes Mexican Title". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 15 April 1957. p. 10. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Cub Trackmen Host JC Pair". The Berkeley Gazette. 23 April 1958. p. 15. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Bits and Tidbits". Stockton Evening and Sunday Record. 15 February 1958. p. 20. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Foreign Students Are Guests At Rotary Meeting". The West Side Index. 29 May 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
External links
- René Ahumada at World Athletics
- René Ahumada at Olympedia
- René Ahumada at InterSportStats