Policarpio Calizaya

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Policarpio Calizaya Huaca (born September 10, 1962) is a retired long-distance runner from Bolivia, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988.[1] He was the oldest member at the 1996 Summer Olympics for Bolivia, and carried the flag at the opening ceremony.

Achievements[edit]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Bolivia
1986 South American Games Santiago, Chile 2nd Marathon 2:27:44
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy Marathon DNF
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 36th (h) 10,000 m 30:35.01
1991 South American Championships Manaus, Brazil 10th 5000 m 14:53.55
8th 10,000 m 31:04.7
Pan American Games Havana, Cuba 9th 5000 m 14:28.24
8th 10,000 m 31:17.94
1992 Ibero-American Championships Seville, Spain 11th 5000 m 15:08.59
10,000 m DNF
Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 38th (h) 5000 m 15:02.02
45th (h) 10,000 m 30:27.01
1993 South American Championships Lima, Peru 7th 10,000 m 30:03.1
1994 South American Games Valencia, Venezuela 1st Marathon 2:32:06
1995 Pan American Games Mar del Plata, Argentina 17th Marathon 2:30:41
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 91st Marathon 2:33:08

References[edit]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Policarpio Calizaya Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2017.