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Melissa Gonzalez (hurdler)
Melissa Gonzalez (born 24 June 1994) is a Colombian-American athlete specializing in the 400 metres hurdles. Born in El Paso, Texas, she holds dual citizenship due to her father's Colombian origin, and she elected to represent Colombia in international competition. She won a gold medal at the South American Championships in 2019 where she also broke the 25 year old national record in the event. Gonzalez won a silver medal at the 2018 South American Games and two medals at the 2017 South American Championships. Her personal best is 55.32 seconds set in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Gonzalez is married to American football player David Blough. Her younger brother, Christian, also plays the sport. International competitions Personal life Gonzalez is a Christian. She married American football quarterback David Blough in March 2019. Her father Hector is 6-foot-9 and played college basketball at the University of Texas at El Paso before playing semiprofessionally in Colombia. She has tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Paso, Texas
El Paso (; "the pass") is a city in and the county seat, seat of El Paso County, Texas, El Paso County in the western corner of the U.S. state of Texas. The 2020 population of the city from the United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau was 678,815, making it the List of United States cities by population, 23rd-largest city in the U.S., the List of cities in Texas by population, sixth-largest city in Texas, and the second-largest city in the Southwestern United States behind Phoenix, Arizona. The city is also List of U.S. cities with large Hispanic populations, the second-largest majority-Hispanic city in the U.S., with 81% of its population being Hispanic. Its metropolitan statistical area covers all of El Paso and Hudspeth County, Texas, Hudspeth counties in Texas, and had a population of 868,859 in 2020. El Paso has consistently been ranked as one of the safest large cities in America. El Paso stands on the Rio Grande across the Mexico–United States border from Ciuda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lima, Peru
Lima ( ; ), originally founded as Ciudad de Los Reyes (City of The Kings) is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón River, Chillón, Rímac River, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaside city of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima Metropolitan Area. With a population of more than 9.7 million in its urban area and more than 10.7 million in its metropolitan area, Lima is one of the largest cities in the Americas. Lima was named by natives in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as ''Limaq''. It became the capital and most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peruvian War of Independence, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru (República del Perú). Around one-third of the national population now lives in its Lima Metropolitan Area, metropolitan area. The city of Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2019 Pan American Games
Athletics competitions at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru were held between July 27 and August 11, 2019 at the Athletics Stadium in the Villa Deportiva Nacional Videna cluster, with the marathon and walks being held at Kennedy Park. A total of 48 events were contested, equally divided among men and women. The women's 50 km walk was added for this edition, marking the first time men and women competed in an equal number of events. Qualification Up to a total of 740 athletes were qualified to compete. Each nation may enter a maximum of two athletes in each individual event, and one team per relay event. Each event has a maximum number of competitors and a minimum performance standard. Peru as host nation, is granted an automatic athlete slot per event, in the event no one qualifies for that respective event. Competition schedule The competition schedule for athletics at the 2019 Pan American Games is announced. Participating nations A total of 40 nations entered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 South American Championships In Athletics – Results
These are the full results of the 2019 South American Championships in Athletics which took place in Lima, Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Fi ..., from 24 to 26 May at the Villa Deportiva Nacional. Men's results 100 meters Heats – 24 MayWind:Heat 1: +0.3 m/s, Heat 2: -0.1 m/s Final – 24 MayWind:-0.9 m/s 200 meters Heats – 25 MayWind:Heat 1: -0.6 m/s, Heat 2: -0.3 m/s Final – 26 MayWind:-0.7 m/s 400 meters 24 May 800 meters 26 May 1500 meters 24 May 5000 meters 26 May 10,000 meters 24 May 110 meters hurdles 24 MayWind: -0.8 m/s 400 meters hurdles 25 May 3000 meters steeplechase 25 May 4 × 100 meters relay 25 May 4 × 400 meters relay 26 May 20,000 meters walk 26 May High jump 24 May Pole va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2018 Central American And Caribbean Games – Results
These are the full results of the Athletics at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games, athletics competition at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games which took place between 29 July and 2 August 2018 at Rafael Cotes Stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia. Men's results 100 meters Heats – July 29Wind:Heat 1: +2.4 m/s, Heat 2: -0.4 m/s, Heat 3: +2.7 m/s, Heat 4: +0.4 m/s Semifinals – July 29Wind:Heat 1: +2.1 m/s, Heat 2: +0.5 m/s Final – July 30Wind: +1.7 m/s 200 meters Heats – July 31Wind:Heat 1: +0.6 m/s, Heat 2: +0.9 m/s, Heat 3: +0.7 m/s Semifinals – July 31Wind:Heat 1: +0.3 m/s, Heat 2: +0.4 m/s Final – August 1Wind: +0.9 m/s 400 meters Heats – July 30 Final – August 1 800 meters Heats – July 29 Final – July 30 1500 meters August 1 5000 meters July 31 10,000 meters July 29 Marathon August 3 110 meters hurdles Heats – July 30Wind:Heat 1: +2.6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barranquilla, Colombia
Barranquilla () is the capital district of Atlántico Department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean region of Colombia, Caribbean Coast region; as of 2018 it had a population of 1,206,319, making it List of cities in Colombia by population, Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. Barranquilla lies strategically next to the delta of the Magdalena River, (originally before rapid urban growth) from its mouth at the Caribbean Sea, serving as a port for river and maritime transportation within Colombia. It is also the main economic center of Atlántico (Colombia), Atlántico department in Colombia. The city is the core of the Metropolitan Area of Barranquilla, with a population of over 2 million, which also includes the municipalities of Soledad, Atlántico, Soledad, Galapa, Atlántico, Galapa, Malambo, Atlántico, Malambo, and Puerto Colombia. Barranquilla was legally establishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2018 Central American And Caribbean Games
The Athletics at the Central American and Caribbean Games, athletics competition at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games was held in Barranquilla, Colombia from 29 July to 3 August at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez (warm-up Rafael Cotes Stadium). Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table Participating nations * (2) * (2) * (10) * (15) * (2) * (5) * (13) * (4) * (50) * (17) * (52) * (6) * (2) * (26) * (2) * (3) * (22) * (5) * (8) * (2) * (45) * (4) * (40) * (2) * (17) * (20) * (6) * (3) * (2) * (6) * (4) * (28) * (7) * (9) * (27) References External links2018 Central American and Caribbean Games – Athletics {{2018 in athletics Athletics at the Central American and Caribbean Games, 2018 2018 in athletics (track and field), Central American and Caribbean Games 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games events International athletics competitions hosted by Colombia, Central American and Caribbean Games Qualification tournaments for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2018 South American Games – Results
These are the full results of the athletics competition at the 2018 South American Games which took place between 5 and 8 June 2018, in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Men's results 100 meters Heats – 6 JuneWind:Heat 1: -1.1 m/s, Heat 2: -0.1 m/s Final – 6 JuneWind:-0.7 m/s 200 meters Heats – 7 JuneWind:Heat 1: -1.0 m/s, Heat 2: +0.7 m/s Final – 7 JuneWind:-0.5 m/s 400 meters Heats – 5 June Final – 6 June 800 meters 8 June 1500 meters 6 June 5000 meters 5 June 10,000 meters 8 June 110 meters hurdles Heats – 6 JuneWind:Heat 1: -0.5 m/s, Heat 2: -0.2 m/s Final – 6 JuneWind:+0.5 m/s 400 meters hurdles Heats – 6 June Final – 7 June 3000 meters steeplechase 8 June 4 × 100 meters relay 7 June 4 × 400 meters relay 8 June 20 kilometers walk 5 June 50 kilometres walk 5 June High jump 6 June Pole vault 8 June Long jump 5 June Triple jump 7 June Shot put 7 June Discus throw 8 June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Cochabamba ( ay, Quchapampa; qu, Quchapampa) is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 630,587 according to the 2012 Bolivian census. Its name is from a compound of the Quechua words ''qucha'' "lake" and ''pampa'', "open plain." Residents of the city and the surrounding areas are commonly referred to as ''cochalas'' or, more formally, ''cochabambinos''. It is known as the "City of Eternal Spring" or "The Garden City" because of its spring-like temperatures all year round. It is also known as "La Llajta," which means "town" in Quechua. It is the largest urban center between the higher capital of La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra in the tropical plains of the east. It sits south-west of the Tunari mountains, and north of the foothills of the Valle Alto. In antiquity, the area featured numerous lakes, which gave the city its nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2018 South American Games There were 45 athletics events at the 2018 South American Games in Cochabamba, Bolivia. 23 for men and 22 for women. The events were held between June 5 and 8 at the Estadio de Atletismo GAMC. The winner of each individual event qualifies for the 2019 Pan American Games, granted their NOC enters them into the competition. Results Men Women Medal table Participating nations * (24) * (1) * (58) * (36) * (28) * (41) * (22) * (4) * (7) * (12) * (27) * (2) * (7) * (26) References External links 2018 South American Games – Athletics {{2018 South American Games events 2018 South American Games events 2018 South American Games Qualification tournaments for the 2019 Pan American Games 2018 South American Games The 2018 South American Games was a multi-sport event that took place in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It was the 11th edition of the ODESUR South American Games. A total of 373 sporting events are scheduled to be contested across a variety of sports. B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Marta, Colombia
Santa Marta (), officially Distrito Turístico, Cultural e Histórico de Santa Marta ("Touristic, Cultural and Historic District of Santa Marta"), is a city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in northern Colombia. It is the capital of Magdalena Department and the fourth-largest urban city of the Caribbean Region of Colombia, after Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Soledad. Founded on July 29, 1525, by the Spanish conqueror Rodrigo de Bastidas, it was the first Spanish settlement in Colombia, its oldest surviving city, and second oldest in South America. This city is situated on a bay by the same name and as such, it is a prime tourist destination in the Caribbean region. History Pre-Colombian times Before the arrival of Europeans, the South American continent was inhabited by a number of indigenous groups. Due to a combination of tropical weather, significant rainfall, and the destruction and misrepresentation of many records by Spanish conquistadors, our understanding of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2017 Bolivarian Games
Athletics (Spanish: ''Atletismo''), for the 2017 Bolivarian Games, took place at the Bureche Athletics Stadium in Santa Marta, Colombia from 21 to 25 November. A total of 47 events were contested, divided between the sexes bar the men's 50 kilometres walk. The host nation, Colombia, topped the medal table (as it did in 2013) with 17 gold medals among a total of 52. Venezuela were the next most successful team, with 28 medals, 11 of them gold. Chile had the third highest number of winners, with six, while Ecuador was third on the total medal count with 21. The most successful athlete of the competition was Venezuela's Nercely Soto, who won the women's 200 metres and 400 metres (defending her 2013 double) as well as taking gold in the 4 × 100 metres relay and bronze in the 4 × 400 metres relay. The prevented women' 100 metres champion Ángela Tenorio of Ecuador from multiple titles, as she finished as silver medallist in the 200 m and 4 × 100 m relay. Tenorio's compatriot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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