Guevara, Ana (1977–)
Guevara, Ana (1977–)
Mexican runner. Name variations: Ana Gabriela Guevara. Born Mar 4, 1977, in Nogales, Mexico.
Had 7 1st-place finishes in the Golden League (2003); placed 1st in the 400 meters at World championships (2003); placed 1st in the Grand Prix for 400 meters (2001 and 2003); won World Athletics Final for 400 meters (2002, 2003); won a silver medal for 400 meters at Athens Olympics (2004). Named Central American and Caribbean Confederation's Female Athlete of the Year (2003); named Latin American Sportswoman of the Year (2002 and 2003).
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