Biography
Started: He began practising taekwondo at age six. He took up Para taekwondo in 2014. (concrc.org, 01 Aug 2021; larepublica.net, 15 Jun 2021)
Reason: His father competed in taekwondo and Andres decided to follow suit. Following his accident, his doctors told him it would be almost impossible to return from the sport. "I was curious about competing again. I tried it and it was good. It was big blessing, the sport became a big strength to overcome my accident." (crhoy.com, 22 Aug 2021; larepublica.net, 15 Jun 2021)
Awards: He and archer Maria del Pilar Riveros were Costa Rica's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
Additional Info: ACADEMY
He runs a taekwondo academy in Orosi, Costa Rica. (Facebook team page, 07 Jul 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 7, 1988
OccupationAthlete, Coach
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachJose Luis Ramirez [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Men's K44 +75kg M | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 9 | K44 -80kg | 2023 | Veracruz, MEX | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | K44 -80kg | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
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