Jesus Manuel Rodriguez Vallejo
-80kg
Dominican RepublicBiography
Started: He took up the sport at age 29 in 2018. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Reason: He initially tried gymnastics and wheelchair basketball until coach Maria Carvajal saw his potential and convinced him to try powerlifting. (listindiario.com, 30 Mar 2021)
Awards: He and athletics competitor Darlenys de la Cruz Severino were flag bearers for the Dominican Republic at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 18, 1988
OccupationAthlete
EducationUniversity of the Caribbean, Santo Domingo, DOM
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachMaria Carvajal [national], DOM
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 16 | -80kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 161 |
| NoM | -80kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | NoM |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 16 | Mixed Team | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 214.50 |
| NoM | -80kg | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | NoM |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | Team | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 288.52 |
| 5 | -80kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 174 |
| 6 | Mixed Team | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 101.65 |
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