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Jim Hernandez

Jim Hernandez[1] (born 1946/1947)[2][a] is an American paralympic athlete. He competed at the 1976 Summer Paralympics.

Jim Hernandez
Hernandez in 1972
Personal information
Born1946 or 1947 (age 77–78)
Sport
Country United States
SportPara-athletics
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Para-athletics
Gold medal – first place 1976 Toronto Men's 100 m 3
Gold medal – first place 1976 Toronto Men's 200 m 3
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Toronto Men's 400 m 3

Life and career

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Hernandez was a wheelchair racer.[3][4]

Hernandez represented the United States at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, winning two gold medals and a bronze medal in athletics.[5]

Notes

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  1. ^ Hernandez was 25 years old while he was an employee at Thornley's in 1972.

References

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  1. ^ "Hernandez set for games". The Columbian. Vancouver, Washington. June 23, 1976. p. 10. Retrieved July 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Jim Hernandez finds a wheelchair challenge". Longview Daily News. Longview, Washington. June 15, 1972. p. 30. Retrieved July 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ "Chair racer seeks titles". The News Tribune. Tacoma, Washington. August 21, 1979. p. 32. Retrieved July 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Racing champ peaks at 32". The Bellingham Herald. Bellingham, Washington. November 13, 1979. p. 15. Retrieved July 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
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