Hernán Andrade
Mexican racewalker
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Hernán Andrade Yañez (born November 1, 1960) is a retired racewalker from Mexico.
FullnameHernán Andrade Yañez
BornNovember 1, 1960
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hernán Andrade Yañez |
| Born | November 1, 1960 |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
| Updated on 25 July 2013 | |
He competed, but was disqualified, in the 50 kilometres races at the 1987 World Race Walking Cup 1988 Olympic Games. He competed at the 1991 World Race Walking Cup, but did not finish.
He set his personal best (3:49:38) in the men's 50 km walk event in 1988.
Andrade is currently living in Quintana Roo, as a tourism promoter
Personal bests
- 50 km: 3:49:38 hrs – Mexico City, 3 April 1988
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Pan American Race Walking Cup | Bucaramanga, Colombia | — | 50 km | DQ |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | — | 50 km | DQ |
| Pan American Race Walking Cup | Mar del Plata, Argentina | — | 50 km | DQ | |
| 1990 | Pan American Race Walking Cup | Xalapa, Mexico | — | 50 km | DNF |
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hernán Andrade". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2009-11-30.
- IAAF Fact & Figures
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