Jose Frank Rodriguez Hernandez
C5 Individual Time Trial
Dominican RepublicBiography
Started: He took up Para cycling in 2014. (Richard Bazil YouTube channel, 16 Jun 2024)
Reason: His interest in serious cycling grew after he got his first bicycle. After his accident in 2002 he continued competing in non-Para cycling, and then he got involved in Para cycling in 2014. (Richard Bazil YouTube channel, 16 Jun 2024)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Richard Bazil YouTube channel, 16 Jun 2024)
Awards: He was the Dominican Republic's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (myinfo.rio2016.com, 06 Sep 2016)
Sporting Relatives: His son Frankel Rodriguez has represented the Dominican Republic in U23 cycling competitions. (Richard Bazil YouTube channel, 16 Jun 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 28, 1978
Place of ResidenceSANTO DOMINGO
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachReyson Feliz [Policia]
Highlights
PARA CYCLING
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 13 | C5 Individual Time Trial | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 16 | C4-5 Road Race | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Men's C5 - Road Race | 2014 | Greenville, SC, USA | |
| 11 | Men's C5 - Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 19 | C5 Individual Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Men's C4 - Scratch Race | 2024 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 20 | Men's C4 - Omnium | 2024 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | C4-5 Road Race | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 7 | Men's C1-5 - 1000m Time Trial | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
PARA CYCLING - TRACK
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 11 | C5 4000m Individual Pursuit | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 19 | C4-5 1000m Time Trial | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 8 | Men's C4-5 - 4km Pursuit | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships | ||||
| 23 | Men's C4 - 1000m Time Trial | 2024 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 23 | C4 4000m Individual Pursuit | 2024 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| DNS | Men's C4-5 - Scratch Race | 2017 | Los Angeles, CA, USA | |
