Reginald Beckford

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Reginald Beckford
Medal record
Men's athletics
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Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1930 Havana 200 m
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1930 Havana 400 m
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1930 Havana 100 m
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1935 San Salvador 100 m

Reginald Beckford was a Panamanian sprinter and businessman. In 1930, during the Central American Games in Havana, Cuba, Beckford distinguished himself as the first Panamanian to obtain a gold medal at an international sporting event.

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