Hermes Ramírez
Encyclopedia
Hermes Ramírez is a former sprinter
from Cuba
. Together with Juan Morales
, Pablo Montes
, and Enrique Figuerola
he won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay in Mexico City 1968
. His other achievements include four 100 m
and 200 m
titles at the Central American and Caribbean Championships.
Sprint (race)
Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. Races over short distances are among the oldest running competitions. The first 13 editions of the Ancient Olympic Games featured only one event—the stadion race, which was a race from one end of the stadium to the other...
from Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
. Together with Juan Morales
Juan Morales
Juan Morales is a former Cuban athlete who competed mainly in 110 metres hurdles. Together with Hermes Ramírez, Pablo Montes, and Enrique Figuerola he won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay in Mexico City 1968...
, Pablo Montes
Pablo Montes (athlete)
Pablo Montes Casanova was a Cuban sprinter. His career highlight came in 1968 as he, together with Hermes Ramírez, Juan Morales, and Enrique Figuerola, won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay. He was also fourth in the 100 m final, just outside the medals...
, and Enrique Figuerola
Enrique Figuerola
Enrique Figuerola Camue is a former sprinter from Cuba.His major international success was his threefold participation in the Olympic Games. He made his first appearance at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, were he finished fourth in the 100 metres final...
he won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay in Mexico City 1968
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
. His other achievements include four 100 m
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 m
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
titles at the Central American and Caribbean Championships.
Achievements
- 1975 Pan American Games - bronze medal (100 metres)
- 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games - bronze medal (200 metres)
- 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games - silver medal (100 metres)
- 1969 Central American and Caribbean Championships - gold medal (200 metres)
- 1969 Central American and Caribbean Championships - gold medal (100 metres)
- 1968 Summer Olympics1968 Summer OlympicsThe 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
- silver medal (4x100 m relay) - 1967 Central American and Caribbean Championships - gold medal (200 metres)
- 1967 Central American and Caribbean Championships - gold medal (100 metres)
- 1967 Pan American Games - bronze medal (100 metres)