| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability | Cerebral palsy |
| Disability class | T38/F38 |
| Events | |
Medal record | |
Luis Fernando Lucumí Villegas (born 2 February 1998)[1] is a Colombian Paralympic athlete with cerebral palsy.[2] He represented Colombia at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and he won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw F38 event.[2][3] He won the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw F38 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Career
At the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he also competed in the men's 100 metres T38 event without winning a medal.
In 2019, he qualified to represent Colombia at the 2020 Summer Paralympics after finishing in 4th place in the men's javelin throw F38 event at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[4]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Colombia
| |||||
| 2016 | Summer Paralympics | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2nd | Javelin throw | 49.19 m |
| 2019 | Parapan American Games | Lima, Peru | 1st | Javelin throw | |
| 2020 | Summer Paralympics | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | Javelin throw | 54.63 m |
| 2023 | World Para Athletics Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | Javelin throw | 53.28 m |
| Parapan American Games | Santiago, Chile | 3rd | Javelin throw | ||
References
- ^ "Athlete Profile". 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Luis Fernando Lucumi Villegas". paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Hamman dedicates gold to late father". Sport24. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Dubai 2019 Results | Event Overview - Men's javelin throw F38". paralympic.org. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
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