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Ximena Restrepo

Personal information
Full name	Ximena Restrepo Gaviria
Born	(1969-03-10) 10 March 1969 (age 56) Medellín, Colombia
Education	University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Height	1.75 m
Weight	58 kg
Sport
Country	Colombia  Chile
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	100 metres 200 metres 400 metres 400 metres hurdles 4×100 metres 4×400 metres
College team	Nebraska Cornhuskers
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals	1992 Summer Olympics
Medal record Representing  Colombia Women's athletics Olympic Games Bronze 1992 Barcelona 400 m Pan American Games Silver 1991 Havana 200 m Silver 1991 Havana 400 m South American Games Gold 1994 Valencia 400 m Gold 1994 Valencia 400 m hurdles Gold 1994 Valencia 4×100 m relay Bolivarian Games Gold 1985 Cuenca 200 m Gold 1985 Cuenca 4×100 m relay Gold 1985 Cuenca 4×400 m relay

Ximena Restrepo Gaviria was born on March 10, 1969, in Medellín, Colombia. She is a famous former sprinter who became a citizen of Chile. She was best known for running the 400 metres race.

Ximena made history at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. She won a bronze medal in the 400 metres with a time of 49.64 seconds. This was Colombia's very first medal in athletics at the Olympics! Her time is still a record for South America. She also holds the South American record for the 200 metres race, which she ran in 22.92 seconds in 1991.

At the 1991 Pan American Games, Ximena won two silver medals. One was for the 200 metres and the other for the 400 metres.

Early Life and Training

Ximena Restrepo went to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the United States. While there, she won the 1991 NCAA Championship in the 400 metres. This shows how talented she was even before her big Olympic win.

Family and Legacy

Ximena is married to Gert Weil, who was a shot putter from Chile. Their daughter, Martina Weil, has also become a successful track and field athlete. Martina competes for the University of Tennessee. She won the 400 metres at the South American U23 championships and set a new Chilean national record. More recently, Martina won a gold medal in the 400 metres at the 2023 Pan American Games.

Leadership Role

Ximena Restrepo now lives in Chile. She continues to be involved in the world of athletics. On September 25, 2019, she became the first woman ever to be elected Vice-President of World Athletics. This important role means she helps lead the global organization for track and field sports.

Major Achievements

Ximena Restrepo has won many medals throughout her career. Here are some of her most important achievements:

• Olympic Games:
  • 1992 Barcelona: Bronze medal in 400 metres.
• Pan American Games:
  • 1991 Havana: Silver medal in 200 metres.
  • 1991 Havana: Silver medal in 400 metres.
• South American Games:
  • 1994 Valencia: Gold medal in 400 metres.
  • 1994 Valencia: Gold medal in 400 metres hurdles.
  • 1994 Valencia: Gold medal in 4×100 metres relay.
  • 1995 Manaus: Gold medal in 400 metres.
  • 1995 Manaus: Gold medal in 400 metres hurdles.
  • 1995 Manaus: Gold medal in 4×400 metres relay.
• Bolivarian Games:
  • 1985 Cuenca: Gold medal in 200 metres.
  • 1985 Cuenca: Gold medal in 4×100 metres relay.
  • 1985 Cuenca: Gold medal in 4×400 metres relay.
• Ibero-American Championships:
  • 1986 Havana: Gold medal in 200 metres.
  • 1992 Seville: Gold medal in 400 metres.
  • 1994 Mar del Plata: Gold medal in 200 metres.
  • 1994 Mar del Plata: Gold medal in 400 metres.
  • 1994 Mar del Plata: Gold medal in 4×100 metres relay.
  • 1994 Mar del Plata: Gold medal in 4×400 metres relay.
  • 1996 Medellín: Gold medal in 4×400 metres relay.

See also

In Spanish: Ximena Restrepo para niños