Mónica Olivia Rodríguez
Mexican Paralympic athlete
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Mónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra[a] (born 14 June 1989) is a Mexican Paralympic athlete who competes in middle-distance running events at international elite competitions. She is a Parapan American Games and World champion in the 1500 metres.[1][2][3]
FullnameMónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra
Nickname
MoniBorn14 June 1989
Height1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra |
Nickname | Moni |
| Born | 14 June 1989 |
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Sport | Paralympic athletics |
| Disability | Retinoblastoma |
| Disability class | T11 |
Event(s) | 800 metres 1500 metres |
Medal record | |
In 2021, she competed at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, winning the gold medal in the 1500 m in a new world record of 4:37.40.[4]
Notes
- In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Saavedra.
