Severo Hernández
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Severo•Hernández Tarazona |
| Used name | Severo•Hernández |
| Born | 6 November 1940 in Guaca, Santander (COL) |
| Died | 15 April 2022 in Mogotes, Santander (COL) |
| Measurements | 176 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
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–1 1967 Winnipeg CYC bronze: road time trial team)