Liemarvin Bonevacia
Liemarvin Bonevacia (born 5 April 1989) is a Dutch sprinter who was born in Willemstad, Curaçao.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 5, 1989 Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles (present-day Curaçao) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Highest world ranking | 48 (400m) 1140 (Overall) |
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Career
He was one of four people to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics as "Independent Olympic Athletes".[1][2] Bonevacia competed in the 400 m and was eliminated in the semifinals, when he injured his right hamstring and finished last.[3][4]
He now represents the Netherlands. With his 44.72, achieved in the 2015 World Championships 400 m heats, Bonevacia is the current Dutch recordholder.[5] He competed for the Netherlands at the 2016 Olympics, in the 400 m and the 4 x 100 m. He reached the semifinals in the 400 m.[3] He won bronze at the 2016 European Athletics Championship and the 2017 European Indoor Championships.[1]
Liemarvin Bonevacia at the 2020 Gyulai Memorial in Szekesfehervar, Hungary
References
- Liemarvin Bonevacia at World Athletics
- "Liemarvin Bonevacia Profile". london2012.com. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Liemarvin Bonevacia". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- "Drama voor Bonevacia in Londen" (in Dutch). CuraçaoSport.com. 7 August 2012. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "IAAF: 400 Metres Result | 15th IAAF World Championships | iaaf.org". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2018-01-20.
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