Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2009 in Bogota, Colombia. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
Reason: "I always played [football] with my friends. When I lost my vision I didn't know there was a kind of football for blind people so we used to put the ball inside a plastic bag so I could continue playing. At age 17 I discovered there were teams and a national team as well, so here I am." (semillerosdeportivos.com, 30 Jul 2019)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 13, 1993
Place of ResidenceBOGOTA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachFernando Carrillo [national]; Daniel Salazar
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championship | ||||
| 4 | Men | 2023 | Birmingham, GBR | |
| 6 | Men | 2018 | Madrid, ESP | |
| 6 | Men | 2010 | Hereford, GBR | |
| 7 | Men | 2014 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | Men | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
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