Nery Kennedy facts for kids
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| Born | May 28, 1973 | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | |||||||||||||
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| Sport | Javelin throw | |||||||||||||
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Nery Gustavo Kennedy Rolón, born on May 28, 1973, is a famous javelin thrower from Paraguay. A javelin thrower is an athlete who throws a long, spear-like object called a javelin as far as they can. Nery Kennedy represented his home country, Paraguay, in two Summer Olympics in 1992 and 2000.
For a short time, Nery held the South American record for the javelin throw. He threw the javelin 81.28 meters on May 9, 1998. This throw was even farther than his fellow countryman, Edgar Baumann, had thrown. However, Edgar Baumann later broke the record again in 1999 with a throw of 84.70 meters. In 1994, Nery also set a javelin throw record at Texas A&M University. Later, in 2008, he worked as a coach in Canada, helping other athletes.
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Amazing Achievements in Javelin Throw
Nery Kennedy has achieved many great things in his javelin throwing career. He won several gold medals in important competitions. He also represented Paraguay at the Olympic Games.
Winning Gold Medals
Nery won gold medals at the South American Games multiple times.
- In 1994, he won gold in Valencia, Venezuela, with a throw of 76.70 meters.
- He won another gold medal in 1998 in Cuenca, Ecuador, throwing 71.70 meters.
- He also won gold at the South American Championships in 1997 and 1999.
Competing in the Olympics
Nery Kennedy proudly represented Paraguay at the Summer Olympics twice.
- In 1992, he competed in the Olympic Games held in Barcelona, Spain.
- He returned to the Olympics in 2000, competing in Sydney, Australia.
Other Important Competitions
Nery also competed in many other big events:
- He participated in the Pan American Games in 1995, 1999, and 2003. These games bring together athletes from North and South America.
- He won a silver medal at the Ibero-American Championships in 1998 in Lisbon, Portugal. He won another silver medal at the same championships in 2000 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- In 2001, he earned a silver medal at the South American Championships in Manaus, Brazil.
- He also won a bronze medal at the South American Championships in 2003.
Personal Best Throw
Nery Kennedy's best ever javelin throw was 81.28 meters. He achieved this amazing distance in College Station, Texas, USA, on May 9, 1998.
Yearly Best Throws
Nery consistently threw the javelin far throughout his career. His best year was 1998, when he threw his personal best of 81.28 meters. He continued to throw over 70 meters for many years, showing his skill and dedication.
See also
In Spanish: Nery Kennedy para niños
