Mónica Olivia Rodríguez

Mónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra (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]

Mónica Olivia Rodríguez
Personal information
Full nameMónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra
Nickname(s)Moni
Born (1989-06-14) 14 June 1989
Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico
Height1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)
Sport
Country Mexico
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityRetinoblastoma
Disability classT11
Event(s)800 metres
1500 metres
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Mexico
Paralympic Games
2020 Tokyo 1500 m T11
Parapan American Games
2019 Lima1500m T11
2015 Toronto1500m T11
World Championships
2019 Dubai1500m T11

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]

References
  1. "Zapotlense athlete will participate in Parapan Americans (in Spanish)". udgtv.com. 2 August 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Monica Rodriguez shines at the end of the World Para Athletics Dubai 2019 (in Spanish)". Gobierno de Mexico. 15 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Monica Rodriguez Saavedra - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Athletics RODRIGUEZ SAAVEDRA Monica Olivia - Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". olympics.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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