Francisco Rojas Soto
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 October 1950 Guazu-Cua, Paraguay[1] |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprint, hurdles |
Francisco Rojas Soto (born 16 October 1950) is a retired sprinter and hurdler from Paraguay.
Career
Rojas competed in the 400 m at the 1972 Olympics but was eliminated in the first round.Paraguayan Athletics Federation.[3]
Education and Military
After receiving his degrees in finance and mechanical engineering, Rojas came to Asunción, where he completed compulsory military service and graduated in economics in 1980. He started competing in running, initially barefoot, while studying in Asunción.[1]
Personal life
Rojas is married to Celsa Isabel Prentte, they have four children.[3]
References
- ^ a b Francisco Rojas Soto: Recordman y supercampeón en el atletismo. abc.com.py. 10 May 2004
- ^ Francisco Rojas Archived 24 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
- ^ a b c ALGO MÁS PARA CONTAR. abc.com.py. 10 May 2004