Mónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra[a] (born 14 June 1989) is a Mexican Paralympic athlete who competes in middle-distance running events at international elite competitions. She is a Parapan American Games and World champion in the 1500 metres.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra |
| Nickname | Moni |
| Born | 14 June 1989 Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico |
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Sport | Paralympic athletics |
| Disability | Retinoblastoma |
| Disability class | T11 |
| Event(s) | 800 metres 1500 metres |
Medal record | |
In 2021, she competed at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, winning the gold medal in the 1500 m in a new world record of 4:37.40.[4]
Notes edit
- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Saavedra.
References edit
- ^ "Zapotlense athlete will participate in Parapan Americans (in Spanish)". udgtv.com (in Spanish). 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Monica Rodriguez shines at the end of the World Para Athletics Dubai 2019 (in Spanish)". Gobierno de Mexico (in Spanish). 15 November 2019.
- ^ "Monica Rodriguez Saavedra - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. International Paralympic Committee. 4 July 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Athletics: RODRIGUEZ SAAVEDRA, Monica Olivia". Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
External links edit
- Monica Olivia Rodriguez Saavedra at the International Paralympic Committee
- Monica Rodriguez Saavedra at IPC.InfostradaSports.com (archived)