Severo Hernández

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSevero•Hernández Tarazona
Used nameSevero•Hernández
Born6 November 1940 in Guaca, Santander (COL)
Died15 April 2022 in Mogotes, Santander (COL)
Measurements176 cm / 67 kg
NOC Colombia

Biography

Severo Hernández competed in track cycling for Colombia at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He was the first cyclist from Santander to appear at the Olympics. He was also the first Santanderean to compete at the Vuelta a España and the first from that town to win a stage in the Tour of Colombia. He competed at the World Championships and Bolivarian Games and in 1967 won a bronze medal in the team time trial at the Pan American Games.

Hernández used his bike skills in his career, as he worked as a messenger for the Alfonso Riascos drug depot and delivered letters. He was also known as the owner of an enviable palm grove.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) COL Severo Hernández
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Colombia 2 h3 r1/4

Special Notes