Alexon Maximiano
Brazilian javelin thrower
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Alexon dos Santos Maximiano (born 12 October 1982) is a Brazilian former athlete who competed as a javelin thrower.
BornAlexon dos Santos Maximiano
12 October 1982
12 October 1982
Manacapuru, Amazonas, Brazil
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Country
Brazil
BrazilSportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexon dos Santos Maximiano 12 October 1982 Manacapuru, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
Medal record | |
Born in Manacapuru, Amazonas, Maximiano was based out of Manaus. He was the South American U23 champion in 2004 and qualified for his first Pan American Games in 2007, with a personal best throw of 78.57 m at a meet in Fortaleza.[1] At the Pan American Games, which were held in Rio de Janeiro, he finished with a surprise bronze medal, throwing a best of 75.04 m.[2] He also represented Brazil at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka.[3]