Javier Benítez Explained

Javier Benítez (born 30 June 1976) is an Argentine former athlete specializing in the pole vault. He won multiple medals on continental level.

His personal best jump is 5.40 metres from 2001. He retired from competition in 2011.[1]

Competition record

Representing
1999South American ChampionshipsBogotá, Colombiabgcolor=silver2nd5.00 m
2000Ibero-American ChampionshipsRio de Janeiro, BrazilNM
2001South American ChampionshipsManaus, Brazilbgcolor=gold1st5.40 m
UniversiadeBeijing, ChinaNM
2002Ibero-American ChampionshipsGuatemala City, Guatemalabgcolor=gold1st5.25 m
2003South American ChampionshipsBarquisimeto, Venezuelabgcolor=silver2nd5.20 m
Pan American GamesSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic4th5.35 m
2004Ibero-American ChampionshipsHuelva, SpainNM
2005South American ChampionshipsCali, Colombiabgcolor=silver2nd5.20 m
2006Ibero-American ChampionshipsPonce, Puerto Rico4th5.25 m
South American ChampionshipsTunja, Colombiabgcolor=silver2nd5.35 m
2007South American ChampionshipsSão Paulo, Brazil3rd5.20 m
Pan American GamesRio de Janeiro, BrazilNM

Notes and References

  1. http://www.deportelauquen.com.ar/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12595:atletismo-se-retiro-el-garrochista-benitez&catid=45:atletismo&Itemid=93 Atletismo: Se retiro el garrochista Benitez