Rodney ("Rod") Richard (born February 8, 1932) is an American athlete who competed in the 1955 Pan American Games.

Rod Richard
Richard, circa 1951
Personal information
Born (1932-02-08) February 8, 1932 (age 92)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1955 Mexico City 100 metres
Gold medal – first place 1955 Mexico City 200 metres
Gold medal – first place 1955 Mexico City 4×100 metres

At the 1955 Pan American Games, he won the gold medal in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition. He was also a member of the American relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×100 metre contest.

In 1956, he failed to qualify for the Olympics after finishing seventh in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition at the USA Olympic Trials in Los Angeles.[citation needed]

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