Yomaira de Jesus Cohen Epieyu
Women's Javelin Throw F37
VenezuelaBiography
Started: She took up athletics in 2003 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. (solodeportes.com.ve, 06 Aug 2012; Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Reason: "I was shy and an impaired athlete encouraged me to take up the sport." (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Awards: She was named 2023 Paralympic Athlete of the Year in Venezuela. (aips-america.com, 29 Dec 2023)
She received the Jose Felix Ribas Order from the government of Venezuela in recognition of her performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (spanish.xinhuanet.com, 23 Sep 2016)
Additional Info: MATERNITY BREAK
She was away from competition for most of 2018 due to the birth of her daughter Daisy. She returned to competition less than six months before the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru, where she won a silver and a bronze medal. (Facebook profile, 22 Oct 2020; contrapunto.com, 28 Aug 2019; jabeando.com.ve, 27 Aug 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 25, 1982
Place of ResidenceMARACAIBO
OccupationAthlete
EducationAgricultural Studies, Ecology - Bolivarian University of Venezuela, Caracas, VEN
Languages SpokenSpanish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Women's Javelin Throw F37 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 28.56 |
| 5 | Women's Javelin Throw F37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 26.27 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F37 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 10.16 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F37 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 9.54 |
| 7 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2012 | London, GBR | 26.24 |
| 9 | Discus Throw - F38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 26.79 |
| 9 | Shot Put - F37 | 2012 | London, GBR | 8.72 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Women's Javelin Throw F37 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 28.06 |
| 5 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 26.01 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F37 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 9.60 |
| 7 | Shot Put - F37 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 8.53 |
| 10 | Shot Put - F37 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 9.09 |
| 10 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 20.61 |
| 10 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 18.65 |
| 10 | Shot Put - F37 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 6.59 |
| 11 | Discus Throw - F38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 24.23 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Women's Shot Put F35/36/37 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 10.39 |
| 5 | Discus Throw - F38 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 24.57 |
