Jorge Vizcarrondo Somohano (born 7 May 1948) is a Puerto Rican sprinter. He competed in the

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at the

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and the

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. In 1972, representing the

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Pioneers, Vizcarrondo led the NJCAA championships qualifiers in the men's 100 yards with a time of 9.6 seconds.

References

1948 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1967 Pan American Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1971 Pan American Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics People from Cidra, Puerto Rico Puerto Rican male sprinters Olympic track and field athletes for Puerto Rico Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in athletics Pan American Games competitors for Puerto Rico Wharton County Pioneers {{PuertoRico-athletics-bio-stub