Amadeo Ignacio Daniel Francis Jr. (22 October 1931 – 25 August 2024) was a Puerto Rican hurdler. He competed in the 400 metres hurdles at the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1] He later became the vice-president of the IAAF.[2] Francis was born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on 22 October 1931, to Amadeo Ignacio Daniel Francis Sr. and Ethanie Maria Francis. He later became a noted economist.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Amadeo Ignacio Daniel Francis Jr. |
| Nationality | United States Virgin Islands |
| Born | 22 October 1931 Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands |
| Died | 25 August 2024 (aged 92) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
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Francis died on 25 August 2024, at the age of 92.[3]
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Amadeo Francis Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ "Amadeo Francis Honored by IAAF in Monaco". Virgin Islands Source. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Former World Athletics Vice President Francis dies". World Athletics. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
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