Nery Kennedy

Nery Gustavo Kennedy Rolón (born May 28, 1973) is a javelin thrower from Paraguay, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics (1992 and 2000).

[1] He briefly held the South American record for the Javelin Throw with a result of 81.28m, thrown on 9 May 1998, overtaking compatriot Edgar Baumann at the time.

The mark stood until 1999, when compatriot Baumann threw 84.70 metres.

[4] Kennedy was coached by Juan De La Garza at Texas A&M in 1996.

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