Juana Díaz in Municipio de Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Victor Tricoche de Jesus
Destacado atleta juanadino de pista y campo, internacianalmente participo en el evento del "Steeple Chase" en los Juegos Centroamericanos de Venezuela. Se destaco como maestro de educacion fisica, luego decide mudarse a Santa Cruz V.I., donde ha representado la isla, internacionalmente en varias facetas del deporte, por sus logros recientemente ha sido exaltado al salon de la fama de su alma mater la U.C.P.R.
A prominent Juanadino track and field athlete, he participated in Steeple Chase at the Central American Games in Venezuela. He stood out as a P.E. teacher, and then moved to Santa Cruz, VI where he represented the island internationally in various track and field events. For his achievements he has been named to the Hall of Fame at U.C.P.R., his alma mater.
Erected 2000 by Municipio de Juana Díaz, Hon. Santiago (Chago) Martinez, Alcalde.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.
Location. 18° 2.868′ N, 66°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pablo Hernandez Torres (here, next to this marker); Maria Roldan Torres (here, next to this marker); Rogelio Negron Lugo (1945 - ) (here, next to this marker); Pedro Rafael Tricoche de Jesus (1940 - ) (here, next to this marker); Glodowaldo Augusto Peguero Vega (here, next to this marker); Ramon Luis (Wito) Conde (1934 - ) (here, next to this marker); Orlando Rodriguez Matos (1935 - ) (here, next to this marker); Adrian Garcia Garcia (1915 - ) (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Juana Díaz.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
