Ricardo Vera
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Ricardo Vera (born September 16, 1962 in Montevideo) is a retired long-distance runner from Uruguay.
Vera competed for his native country in the men's 3.000 metres Steeplechase at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | South American Championships | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | 3.000m Steeple |
| 1987 | South American Championships | São Paulo, Brazil | 3rd | 3.000m Steeple |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | DNQ | 3.000m Steeple | |
| 1989 | South American Championships | Medellín, Colombia | 3rd | 3.000m Steeple |
| 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 2nd | 3.000m Steeple |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | DNQ | 3.000m Steeple | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 12th | 3.000m Steeple |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 12th | 3.000m Steeple |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia | DNQ | 3.000m Steeple |
[edit] Reference
- IAAF profile for Ricardo Vera
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