Mercedes Román
Mexican sprinter (1945–2024)
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Mercedes Román Casillas (26 September 1945 – 17 July 2024) was a Mexican athlete who competed in the pentathlon and a number of individual events. She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, long jump, and pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Román finished fourth in the 100 metres hurdles and sixth in the pentathlon at the 1971 Pan American Games.[1] Román died on 17 July 2024, at the age of 78.[2]
Born26 September 1945
Mexico City, Mexico
Died17 July 2024 (aged 78)
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
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| Born | 26 September 1945 Mexico City, Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 17 July 2024 (aged 78) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Sprinting | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Pentathlon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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International competitions
Personal bests
- 100 metres – 12.0 (1968)
- Long jump – 5.94 (1968)
- Pentathlon – 4290 (1968)
