Emiliano Hernández Explained

Emiliano Hernández
Sport:Modern pentathlon
Birth Date:27 January 1998
Birth Place:Morelos, Mexico

Emiliano Hernández Uscanga (born 27 January 1998) is a Mexican modern pentathlete.[1] [2] He won silver medal at the 2023 World Modern Pentathlon Championships and two gold medals at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games.

On June 6, 2024, the Mexican Olympic Committee named him and diver Alejandra Orozco as the flag bearers for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[3] Despite a fourth place finish in the men's pentathlon, he set a world record in the laser run in the final.[4]

Personal life

Hernández was born in the State of Mexico.[5] He is the brother of Ismael Hernández.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emiliano Hernández . . 29 April 2024.
  2. Web site: PENTATHLON PERSONALITIES: EMILIANO HERNANDEZ (MEX) FINDS THE FAST LANE TO SUCCESS . . 15 December 2023 . 29 April 2024.
  3. Web site: El Comité Olímpico de México dio a conocer a los dos deportistas que tendrán el orgullo de portar la bandera mexicana.. Olé.com.ar. ES. June 6, 2024. June 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: Modern Pentathlon Results Book. olympics.com. COJOP2024. 10 August 2024. 14 August 2024.
  5. News: Emiliano Hernández buscará el podio en Paris 2024. TUDN. 2 March 2024. 26 May 2024. es.
  6. News: Emiliano Hernández, primer lugar en el ranking mundial de pentatlón moderno. Óscar. García. El Sol de Cuernavaca. 26 May 2024. 26 May 2024. es.