Jesús Malavé
Venezuelan sprinter (1965–2026)
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Jesús Rafael Malavé Paredes (24 October 1965 – 11 March 2026) was a Venezuelan sprinter who specialised in the 200 and 400 metres.[1] He represented his country at the 1987 World Championships without advancing from the first round. Malavé died on 11 March 2026, at the age of 60.[2]
FullnameJesús Rafael Malavé Paredes
Born24 October 1965
Died11 March 2026 (aged 60)
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jesús Rafael Malavé Paredes |
| Born | 24 October 1965 |
| Died | 11 March 2026 (aged 60) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | 200 metres, 400 metres |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Venezuela | |||||
| 1982 | Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (U20) |
Bridgetown, Barbados | – | 4 × 400 m relay | DNF |
| 1982 | Pan American Junior Championships | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 7th | 400 m | 51.88 |
| 1983 | South American Junior Championships | Medellín, Colombia | 5th | 200 m | 22.24 (w) |
| 3rd | 400 m | 48.01 | |||
| 4th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:23.01 | |||
| Pan American Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.50 | |
| South American Championships | Santa Fe, Argentina | 4th | 400 m | 48.0 | |
| 1984 | Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (U20) |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | 5th | 200 m | 21.68 (w) |
| 3rd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:14.14 | |||
| 1986 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santiago, Dominican Republic | 6th | 400 m | 46.70 |
| 1987 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Caracas, Venezuela | 2nd | 400 m | 45.68 |
| 2nd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:05.15 | |||
| Pan American Games | Indianapolis, United States | – | 400 m | DQ | |
| 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:08.63 | |||
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 38th (h) | 400 m | 47.10 | |
| 1988 | Ibero-American Championships | Mexico City, Mexico | 3rd | 400 m | 45.61 |
| 2nd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:04.56 | |||
| 1989 | Bolivarian Games | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 1st | 200 m | 21.10 |
| 1st | 400 m | 46.69 | |||
| 1st | 4 × 100 m relay | 40.66 | |||
| South American Championships | Medellín, Colombia | 3rd | 200 m | 21.12 | |
| 4th | 400 m | 46.40 | |||
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:05.76 | |||
| 1991 | South American Championships | Manaus, Brazil | 3rd | 200 m | 21.18 |
| 4th | 4 × 100 m relay | 42.05 | |||
| 1993 | Bolivarian Games | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 6th | 200 m | 21.63 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 200 meters – 20.96 (Santiago 1988)
- 400 meters – 45.68 (Caracas 1987)
