Mónica Olivia Rodríguez

Mónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra (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]

Mónica Olivia Rodríguez
Personal information
Full nameMónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra
Nickname(s)Moni
Born (1989-06-14) 14 June 1989
Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico
Height1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)
Sport
Country Mexico
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityRetinoblastoma
Disability classT11
Event(s)800 metres
1500 metres
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Mexico
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 1500 m T11
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima1500m T11
Bronze medal – third place2015 Toronto1500m T11
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 Dubai1500m T11

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]

References
  1. "Zapotlense athlete will participate in Parapan Americans (in Spanish)". udgtv.com. 2 August 2019.
  2. "Monica Rodriguez shines at the end of the World Para Athletics Dubai 2019 (in Spanish)". Gobierno de Mexico. 15 November 2019.
  3. "Monica Rodriguez Saavedra - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  4. "Athletics RODRIGUEZ SAAVEDRA Monica Olivia - Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". olympics.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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