Policarpio Calizaya
Athletics competitor
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| Places | Bolivia | |
| is | Runner Athlete Marathon runner Long-distance runner | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 10 September 1962 | |
| Age | 62 years |
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Biography
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. He was the oldest member at the 1996 Summer Olympics for Bolivia, and carried the flag at the opening ceremony.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Bolivia | |||||
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 1992 | Ibero-American Championships | Seville, Spain | 11th | 5000m | 15:08.59 |
| — | 10,000m | DNF | |||
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 91st | Marathon | 2:33:08 |