Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Chile |
General Interest |
Injuries |
At age 16 he broke his elbow during a competition, yet he made the final lift and won it for his school. (diario.latercera.com, 24 Jun 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
He followed his sister into the sport. He got tired of watching her so decided to try it himself. |
General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
Chilean weightlifter Cristian Escalante. (diario.latercera.com, 24 Jun 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began weightlifting at age 12 at the Cendyr Gym in La Serena, Chile. |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Guerrero [Fighter]. (diario.latercera.com, 24 Jun 2012) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Strength does not come from physical abilities, but from unbreakable will." [Mahatma Gandhi] (diario.latercera.com, 24 Jun 2012) |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
Spanish |