Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2008. (mindeporte.gov.co, 05 Sep 2016)
Reason: He was inspired by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt at age 14. "I have always been really keen on sports, so I decided to try athletics and liked it. I especially enjoyed throwing the javelin, which was also the event I was better at so I continued training." (paralympic.org, 12 Nov 2016; mindeporte.gov.co, 05 Sep 2016; 90minutos.co, 2016)
Awards: A stamp was dedicated to him by the national postal service of Colombia in recognition of the silver medal he won at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (afitecol.com, 23 Jan 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 2, 1998
Place of ResidenceCALI
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachFreiman Arias [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 49.19 |
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 54.63 |
| 9 | 100m - T38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 11.78 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 52.73 |
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 53.28 |
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 54.23 |
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2017 | London, GBR | 47.88 |
| 6 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2017 | London, GBR | 11.27 |
| 14 | 100m - T38 | 2017 | London, GBR | 12.88 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | Men's Javelin Throw F37/38 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 50.86 |
