Ana Mercedes Campos
Salvadorean athlete
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Ana Mercedes Campos (July 27, 1930 – July 31, 2013)[1][2] was a Salvadoran athlete recognized for her role in the 7th Central American and Caribbean Games in Mexico in 1954.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1930 |
| Died | July 31, 2013 (aged 83) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
Medal record | |
Sports career
On August 10, 1954,[3] in the framework of the 7th Central American and Caribbean Games held in Mexico, Ana Mercedes Campos will become the first Salvadoran woman to obtain a gold medal in the javelin throw category, imposing a 38.82 meters mark.[4]
In 1967,[3] in recognition of her legacy as an athlete, the Sonsonate municipal stadium was named Ana Mercedes Campos Stadium.[5]
On January 25, 2012, she was recognized by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador as "Most Deserving Daughter of El Salvador", due to "her valuable contributions in the field of national sport".[6]
Campos died on July 31, 2013, from cardiac arrest at the ISSS hospital in her native Sonsonate.[2][3]
Awards
- 2012: "Most Deserving Daughter of El Salvador" Distinction, awarded by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  El Salvador | |||||
| 1950 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 3rd | Discus throw | 30.91 m |
| 3rd | Javelin throw | 33.40 m | |||
| 1954 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 5th | Discus throw | 32.73 m |
| 1st | Javelin throw | 38.82 m | |||
| 1959 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 4th | Javelin throw | 34.39 m |