Jaime Annexy
Puerto Rican hammer thrower (1927–2000)
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Jaime Annexy Fajardo (11 December 1927 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico – 8 August 2000 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), also known as Jaime Ramirez Fajardo, was a Puerto Rican hammer thrower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1][2] Jaime Annexy Fajardo served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, lived in Puerto Rico after college until 1977, settled in Florida, and established Eureka Insurance Brokers. Jaime Annexy Fajardo was buried at the Puerto Rico Memorial Cemetery in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
BornDecember 11, 1927
DiedAugust 8, 2000 (aged 72)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/service
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine CorpsJaime Annexy | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1927 |
| Died | August 8, 2000 (aged 72) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Puerto Rico | |||||
| 1950 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 1st | Hammer throw | 45.87 m |
| 1952 | Olympic Games | Helsinki, Finland | – | Hammer throw | NM |
| 1954 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | Hammer throw | 46.82 m |
