Biography
Started: He began competing in Para athletics in 2014. (crhoy.com, 23 Jun 2021)
Reason: He was encouraged to compete in the London Marathon in England by Costa Rican wheelchair racer Laurens Molina. (nacion.com, 05 Jul 2016)
Awards: He was named the 1999 Rookie of the Year by the American Motorcyclist Association [AMA]. (Facebook page, 22 May 2017)
Additional Info: CHARITY WORK
In May 2020 he completed a half marathon as part of a fundraising campaign by the Costa Rican government to aid those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. "It was wonderful work, in my opinion, better than we expected. I want to thank everyone who joined this noble cause." (delfino.cr, 16 May 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 3, 1981
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish, Spanish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | 200m - T51 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 47.95 |
| 8 | 100m - T51 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 25.13 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Men's 400m T51 | 2017 | London, GBR | 1:38.59 |
| 7 | 100m - T51 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 23.91 |
| 7 | 100m - T51 | 2017 | London, GBR | 25.72 |
| 8 | 200m - T51 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 46.22 |
