Policarpio Calizaya Explained

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

Representing
1986Santiago, Chilebgcolor=silver2ndMarathon2:27:44
1987Rome, Italy - MarathonDNF
1988Seoul, South Korea36th (h)10,000 m30:35.01
1991South American ChampionshipsManaus, Brazil10th5000 m14:53.55
8th10,000 m31:04.7
Pan American GamesHavana, Cuba9th5000 m14:28.24
8th10,000 m31:17.94
1992Ibero-American ChampionshipsSeville, Spain11th5000 m15:08.59
10,000 mDNF
Barcelona, Spain38th (h)5000 m15:02.02
45th (h)10,000 m30:27.01
1993Lima, Peru7th10,000 m30:03.1
1994Valencia, Venezuelabgcolor=gold1stMarathon2:32:06
1995Mar del Plata, Argentina17thMarathon2:30:41
1996Atlanta, United States91stMarathon2:33:08

Notes and References

  1. Policarpio Calizaya Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418010221/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/policarpio-calizaya-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 16 November 2017.