Policarpio Calizaya

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Calizaya and the second or maternal family name is Huaca.

Policarpio Calizaya Huaca (born September 10, 1962) is a retired long-distance runner from Bolivia, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He was the oldest member at the 1996 Summer Olympics for Bolivia, and carried the flag at the opening ceremony.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Bolivia
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy Marathon DNF
1992 Ibero-American Championships Seville, Spain 11th 5000m 15:08.59
10,000m DNF
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 91st Marathon 2:33:08

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