Biography
Started: He took up athletics in 2016 at the Association of Blind Athletes in Peru. In 2019 he began training professionally. (elpoli.pe, 19 Aug 2019; Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Reason: He felt the need to practise sports after losing his sight. He initially took up five-a-side football before switching to athletics after experiencing injury problems. "I've always liked to run and play football. The physiotherapists gave me a choice between only running or only kicking the ball, I couldn't do both. I felt that I had more opportunities with running. Taking up athletics was a difficult decision. It was not my goal, but somehow I began to improve my personal bests and just went forward." (msn.com, 29 Aug 2019; elpoli.pe, 19 Aug 2019)
Awards: He was named Para Athlete of the Year by the Peruvian Paralympic Committee in 2019. The award was presented to five athletes who won gold medals at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. (momentodeportivord.com, 28 Feb 2020)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Jose Rojas; Oliver Rojas; Nider Pecho (Legado Instagram profile, 28 Jun 2024; gob.pe, 20 May 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 8, 1992
OccupationAthlete
EducationLaw - Continental University, Huancayo, PER
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachSunil Andres Serna [personal], PER, from 2019
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | 5000m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 15:35.82 |
| 8 | 1500m - T11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:19.49 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 5000m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 15:54.22 |
| 8 | 1500m - T11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 4:19.00 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | 1500m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:15.41 |
| 2 | 5000m - T11 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 15:28.52 |
