Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 39 in Costa Rica. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021; Deportivas del Trece YouTube channel, 10 Jun 2019)
Reason: He was encouraged to take up Para archery by his friend Roy Sanchez. The sport became part of his rehabilitation. (Saltando barreras, 17 Nov 2022; Athlete, 23 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (goes.indes.gob.sv, 15 Feb 2024)
Awards: In 2023 he received an acknowledgement from the Costa Rican Sports and Recreation Institute for his performance at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. (Instagram profile, 27 Feb 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 20, 1976
Place of ResidenceSAN JOSE
OccupationPublic Servant
EducationIndustrial Engineering - Fidelitas University, San Jose, CRC
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachRoberto Hernandez [personal], ESA, from 2024
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 17 | Individual Compound Open | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 8 | Individual Compound Open | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| 9 | Individual Compound Open | 2023 | Plzen, CZE | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | Individual Compound Open | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 6 | Team Compound Open | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
