Isaac Palma
Mexican racewalker
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Isaac Antonio Palma Olivares (born October 26, 1990, in Zitácuaro, Michoacán) is a Mexican racewalker. He has represented Mexico in multiple international competitions. He began to practice racewalking in 2005 in his hometown. In 2008, he joined the Alfredo Harp Helu Foundation as a sports prospectus and then entered the CNAR[clarification needed] this year. In 2008 he competed for the first time internationally in the World Cup in Chevoksary Russia.[2] He competed for Mexico in 20 kilometres walk at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[3] In 2019, he won the 50 km race at the Pan American Race Walking Cup.[4] In 2019, he competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar.[5] He did not finish his race.[5]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1990 |
| Education | Anahuac University of North Mexico[1] |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Mexico |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 20km Race Walk |
His younger brother, Ever, is also a racewalker.
