- Ivonne Harrison
Ivonne Harrison (born c 1970) is a Puerto Rican
track and field runner. She has participated at many international events.Harrison's name became a household name in
Puerto Rico in part because of the coverage given to her career by local newspapers such asEl Vocero andEl Nuevo Dia , which follow her accomplishments and doings almost on a daily basis.She finished in seventh place at the
Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix of Athletism . After a competition inOsaka, Japan , she sustained an injury that required her to take a rest from competition for a while.Harrison went to
Texas to train for the 2004 Olympics inAthens, Greece . According to her trainer, Victor Lopez, she was making an excellent running time during the training in Texas.About two weeks before the Olympics, she travelled to
Seville, Spain , where she finished her Olympic training.Harrison's participation at the 2004 Olympic Games was her first participation in such an event.
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List of famous Puerto Ricans
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