Elias Rodriguez

Elias Rodriguez (born 23 August 1964 in Pohnpei) he is a retired athlete who competed internationally for the Federated States of Micronesia.

Rodriguez represented Federated States of Micronesia at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He competed in the marathon where he finished 81st in a time of 3:09:14.

As the last athlete to compete in the 2000 Sydney Olympics Rodriquez may have received its largest ovation as over 100,000 spectators cheered him on as they awaited the closing ceremonies and fireworks only moments after he crossed the finish line.

Post-Olympic career Rodriguez coached and mentored the Federated States of Micronesia's Olympic track and field athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.