José Jacinto Hidalgo
Venezuelan sprinter (1943–2020)
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José Jacinto Hidalgo (4 January 1943 – 22 May 2020) was a Venezuelan sprinter.[1] He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[2]
Born4 January 1943
Quiriquire, Punceres, Venezuela
Died22 May 2020 (aged 77)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 January 1943 Quiriquire, Punceres, Venezuela |
| Died | 22 May 2020 (aged 77) |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 400 metres |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Venezuela | |||||
| 1964 | South American Junior Championships | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | 400 m | 48.9 |
| 3rd | 800 m | 1:56.5 | |||
| 2nd | 4 x 400 m relay | 3:21.2 | |||
| 1965 | South American Championships | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 6th | 400 m | 49.1 |
| 1st | 4 x 400 m relay | 3:14.5 | |||
| Bolivarian Games | Quito, Ecuador | 2nd | 4 x 400 m relay | 3:12.3 | |
| 1966 | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 6th (sf) | 400 m | 47.5 |
| 4th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:12.3 | |||
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 21st (h) | 400 m | 46.32 |
| 13th (h) | 4 × 400 metres relay | 3:07.65 | |||
| 1971 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 6th | 400 m hurdles | 55.2 |
| Pan American Games | Cali, Colombia | 3rd | 400 m hurdles | 51.68 | |
| 7th | 4 × 400 metres relay | 3:08.9 | |||
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 33rd (h) | 400 m hurdles | 54.00 |
| 14th (h) | 4 × 400 metres relay | 3:06.99 | |||
Personal bests
- 400 metres – 46.32 (1968)
- 400 metres hurdles – 51.2h (1972)
