Valerie Pedro
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Palau |
| Born | 16 November 1976 |
| Died | 25 March 2007 (aged 30) |
| Height | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Palau |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Valeria Rapatamor “Valerie” Pedro (16 November 1976 – 25 March 2007) was a weightlifter who competed internationally for Palau. She was the first woman to represent Palau at the Olympics.[1]
Pedro was part of the first team from Palau to compete at the Olympics when she was picked for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She was her country's first ever flag bearer and first ever competitor when she competed in the light-heavyweight class; out of the 15 entries Pedro finished 14th after one lifter failed pulled out.[2]
Death[edit]
In March 2007, it was reported that Valerie Pedro had died due to dehydration.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "First female competitors at the Olympics by country". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ "Valerie Pedro Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ "Newsletter June 2007" (PDF). Oceania Weightlifting Federation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
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