Téofilo Colón
Puerto Rican hurdler (1914–2004)
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Téofilo Colón Molinaris (20 September 1914 – 31 January 2004) was a Puerto Rican hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] Colón was the flag bearer for Puerto Rico in the 1976 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing | |||||
| 1952 | Olympic Games | Helsinki, Finland | 19th (h) | 110 m hurdles | 15.48 |
| 1959 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 2nd | 110 m hurdles | 15.95 |
| 1960 | Ibero-American Games | Santiago, Chile | 8th (h) | 110 m hurdles | 15.5 |
| 1962 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Kingston, Jamaica | 12th (h) | 110 m hurdles | 15.6 |
Personal bests
- 110 metres hurdles – 14.6h (1944)