Rod Richard

Rodney ("Rod") Richard (born February 8, 1932) is an American athlete who competed in the 1955 Pan American Games.

Rod Richard

Richard, circa 1951
Personal information
Born	(1932-02-08) February 8, 1932 (age 93)
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing the  United States Pan American Games 1955 Mexico City 100 metres 1955 Mexico City 200 metres 1955 Mexico City 4×100 metres

At the 1955 Pan American Games, he won the gold medal in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition. He was also a member of the American relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×100 metre contest.^[1]

In 1956, he failed to qualify for the Olympics after finishing seventh in the 100 metre event as well as in the 200 metre competition at the USA Olympic Trials in Los Angeles.^[2]

Richard was an All-American sprinter for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 200 m at the 1953 NCAA track and field championships.^[3]