Rafael Romero

Rafael Romero Sandrea (May 22, 1938 – August 15, 2021[1]) was a Venezuelan track and field athlete, who competed in the sprint events.[2] He represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. Romero won two medals (gold and silver) at the 1963 Pan American Games in Brazil.

For the Dominican Republic boxer, see Rafael Romero (boxer).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Romero and the second or maternal family name is Sandrea.
Rafael Romero
Personal information
Born(1938-05-22)May 22, 1938
Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
DiedAugust 15, 2021(2021-08-15) (aged 83)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Venezuela
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo 200 metres
Silver medal – second place 1963 São Paulo 4x100m Relay
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 1962 Kingston 200 metres
Silver medal – second place 1962 Kingston 100 metres
Bolivarian Games
Gold medal – first place1961 Barranquilla 200 metres
Silver medal – second place1961 Barranquilla 100 metres

References
  1. Adiós a otro grande del atletismo sudamericano: Rafael Romero (in Spanish)
  2. "Adiós a otro grande del atletismo sudamericano: Rafael Romero - Atletismo Sudamericano" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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