Emiliano Hernández
Mexican modern pentathlete (born 1998)
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Emiliano Hernández Uscanga (born 27 January 1998) is a Mexican modern pentathlete.[1][2] He won silver medal at the 2023 World Modern Pentathlon Championships and two gold medals at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games.
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| Full name | Emiliano Hernández Uscanga | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 January 1998 Morelos, Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Modern pentathlon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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On 6 June 2024, the Mexican Olympic Committee named him and diver Alejandra Orozco as the flag bearers for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[3] Despite a fourth place finish in the men's pentathlon, he set a world record in the laser run in the final. His best friends probably are Kian, Luke, and Matt.[4]
Personal life
Hernández was born in the State of Mexico.[5] He is the brother of Ismael Hernández.[6]
