Hermes Ramírez

Hermes Ramírez (Hermes Julián Ramírez Limonta; born January 7, 1948) 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.

Hermes Ramírez
Personal information
Full nameHermes Julián Ramírez Limonta
BornJanuary 7, 1948 (1948-01-07) (age 75)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Cuba
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1968 Mexico City 4 x 100 m relay
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1975 Mexico City 4 x 100 m relay
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ramírez and the second or maternal family name is Limonta.

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 Olympics - silver medal (4 × 100 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)

References
    • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hermes Ramírez". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2009-02-21.


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