Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2013 at age 21 in La Guaira, Venezuela. (lavidadenos.com, 27 Nov 2021)
Reason: His cousin took him to a gym while he was battling with depression after losing his vision. There, he discovered judo and a coach encouraged him to try it. (lavidadenos.com, 27 Nov 2021)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Federacion Venezolana de Judo Instagram profile, 18 Oct 2023)
Awards: He and Para athlete Naibys Morillo were named Venezuela's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. (santiago2023.org, 17 Nov 2023)
In 2021 he received the Francisco de Miranda Order, Official Third Grade, from the government of Venezuela. (albaciudad.org, 10 Sep 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 24, 1992
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachOvidio Almeida [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Men's 60kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | -60 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 18 | Men's 60kg | 2014 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | |
| 20 | Men's 60kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 9 | J1/J2 60kg | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
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