Yolimar Pineda
Venezuelan long-distance runner
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Yolimar Elizabeth Pineda Medina (born November 14, 1985) is a Venezuelan long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and finished 94th and 93rd, respectively.
FullnameYolimar Elizabeth Pineda Medina
BornNovember 14, 1985
EducationUniversity of Carabobo[2][3]
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[4]
Pineda in the 2012 Olympic marathon | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Yolimar Elizabeth Pineda Medina |
| Born | November 14, 1985 |
| Education | University of Carabobo[2][3] |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[4] |
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | Marathon, half marathon, 10,000 m |
| Club | Carabobo Runners Club[2] |
| Coached by | Luis Arias[2][3] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 10,000 m: – 35:08.85 (2005) HM – 1:16:15 (2011) Mar – 2:41:32 (2012)[5] |
| Updated on 11 June 2013 | |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Venezuela | |||||
| 2004 | South American U23 Championships | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 8th | 5000m | 18:55.44 |
| 2006 | South American Cross Country Championships | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 13th | Short race 4.0 km | 14:10 min |
| 7th | Long race 8.0 km | 28:33 min | |||
| World Cross Country Championships | Fukuoka, Japan | 86th | Long race 8.0 km | 30:13 min | |
| 14th | Long race 8.0 km – Team | ||||
| 2007 | ALBA Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 3rd | Half marathon | 1:22:12 hrs |
| 2011 | Ibero-American Marathon Championships | Caracas, Venezuela | 1st | Marathon | 2:50:21 hrs |
| Pan American Games | Guadalajara, Mexico | 10th | Marathon | 2:51:58 hrs A | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 94th | Marathon | 2:45:16 hrs |
