María González (javelin thrower)
For the Mexican racewalking athlete, see María Guadalupe González.
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is González and the second or maternal family name is Tuarez.
María de los Angeles González Tuarez (born 28 March 1982 in Guatire, Miranda[1]) is a retired Venezuelan athlete who specialised in the javelin throw.[2] She represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics failing to qualify for the final.
Her personal best in the event is 54.75 metres, set in 2008. This is the current national record.
Competition record
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Venezuela | |||||
1999 | South American Junior Championships | Concepción, Chile | 4th | Javelin throw | 41.39 m |
2000 | South American Junior Championships | São Leopoldo, Brazil | 2nd | Javelin throw | 46.76 m |
2001 | South American Junior Championships | Santa Fe, Argentina | 2nd | Javelin throw | 46.90 m |
2002 | Ibero-American Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 6th | Javelin throw | 51.04 m |
2003 | South American Championships | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 5th | Javelin throw | 50.48 m |
2004 | South American U23 Championships | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 2nd | Javelin | 51.01 m |
2008 | Ibero-American Championships | Iquique, Chile | 2nd | Javelin throw | 53.20 m |
Central American and Caribbean Championships | Cali, Colombia | 4th | Javelin throw | 53.92 m | |
Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 48th (q) | Javelin throw | 50.51 m | |
2009 | South American Championships | Lima, Peru | 4th | Javelin throw | 51.75 m |
References
- ↑ Sports-Reference profile
- ↑ María González profile at IAAF
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