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Sapporo Odori Park Athletics 札幌大通公園 陸上競技 / Athlétisme Parc Sapporo Odori Men's 50km Race Walk 男子50km競歩 / 50 km marche - hommes FRI 6 AUG 2021 Final Start Time 05:30 決勝 / Finale Extended Start List 拡張スタートリスト / Liste de départ détaillée

WORLD RECORD 3:32:33 DINIZ Yohann FRA Zurich (SUI) 15 AUG 2014 OLYMPIC RECORD 3:36:53 TALLENT Jared AUS (GBR) 11 AUG 2012

NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 1 24 BIAN Tongda CHN 1 APR 1991 3:43:06 3:47:56 34 Height: - Placed 110th in 2016 Olympic Qualifier List. In other events - silver in 20km walk team at 2014 WCup. Finished 8th in 20km walk at 2019 Suzhou World Challenge event, 46th at La Coruna, 15th at Taicang. Finished 13th in 20km walk at 2018 World Challenge in La Coruna and 20th in Suzhou. He underwent varicose vein surgery in July 2020. 2 70 DINIZ Yohann FRA 1 JAN 1978 3:32:33 7 Height: - Finished 8th at 2016 OG, DSQ in 2012 and DNF in 2008. Gold at 2017 WCh, silver in 2007, 10th in 2013, 11th in 2009, DNF 2019, DSQ 2011, 2005. Won European Ch in 2014, 2010 and 2006. Gold at 2019 and 2013 European Cup. In other events - bronze in 20km walk at 2015 European Cup. He finished 8th at Rio 2016 despite being rushed to hospital after the race with a blood clot in his intestine. 3 107 WRIGHT Alex IRL 19 DEC 1990 3:48:31 52 Height: - DNF at 2016 OG and 2015 WCh. Finished 6th at 2016 World Challenge in Dundice. In other events - placed 46th in 20km walk at 2016 OG. Finished 31st in 20km walk at 2019 WCh, DSQ in 2017, 2015, 30th in 2013. Placed 10th in 20km at 2018 European Ch. He switched allegiance from Great Britain to Ireland in 2014 to train with race walkers Rob HEFFERNAN and Brendan BOYCE. 4 45 HLAVAC Vit CZE 26 FEB 1997 3:52:54 3:52:54 42 Height: - Making OG debut. In other events - finished 35th in 20km walk at European Team Ch in 2021. Placed 11th in 20km at U23 European Ch. Finished 36th in 10km walk at 2016 Team WCh. Placed 35th in 10,000m walk at 2016 Junior WCh. His sporting hero is Matej TOTH, who won a gold medal in the 50km walk for CZE at the 2016 OG. 5 89 BARRONDO Erick Bernabe GUA 14 JUN 1991 3:41:09 45 Height: - DSQ at 2012 OG and 2015 WCh. DNF at 2019 PanAm Games, won silver in 2015. In other events - silver in 20km walk at 2012 OG. Finished 7th at 2011 WCh. Gold in 20km at 2015 Pan Am Cup. Silver in 20km at 2014 Sth American Ch. Gold in 20km at 2011 PanAm Games. A knee injury prevented him from competing in the 50km walk at the 2016 OG in Rio. 6 189 ZAKALNYTSKYY Maryan UKR 19 AUG 1994 3:44:59 3:46:28 6 Height: - First OG. Finished 9th at 2019 WCh, 26th in 2017. Gold at 2018 European Ch. Finished 6th at 2017 European Cup. In other events - silver at 2018 World Team Ch. Suffered from heat exhaustion at the 2019 WCh in Qatar and was rushed to hospital after he lost consciousness when he crossed the finish line. 7 50 CHOCHO Andres ECU 4 NOV 1983 3:42:57 - Height: - DSQ at 2016 and 2012 OG. DNF at 2019 WCh, DSQ in 2017, 8th in 2015, DSQ in 2013, 10th in 2011. Gold at 2018. Gold at 2015 PanAm Games. In other events - DSQ in 20km race at 2016 OG, finished 38th in 2008. Bronze in 20km Team WCh in 2016. Father Luis CHOCHO is a race walking coach and wife Erica DE SENA has represented in race walking. Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

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NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 8 5 COWLEY Rhydian AUS 4 JAN 1991 3:52:58 25 Height: - Gold at 2019 Australian NCh. In other events - finished 33rd in 20km walk at 2016 OG. Gold in 20km walk at 2021 Oceania Ch. Placed 13th at 20km 2018 Team WCh, 12th in 2016. Gold 20km walk NCh 2021. Finished 11th in 20km walk at 2018 CWG. His sporting idol is Australian race walker and four-time OG medallist Jared TALLENT. 9 135 SMOLONSKIS Ruslans LAT 15 DEC 1996 3:50:31 3:50:31 48 Height: - Making OG debut. DSQ at 2019 WCh. Placed 18th at 2019 European Cup. In other events - finished 4th in 50km at 2021 European Team Ch. Finished 43rd in the 20km race at 2017 European Cup. Placed 16th in 20km at U23 European Ch in 2017. 10 165 MUNDELL Marc RSA 7 JUL 1983 3:53:09 3:53:09 97 Height: - Finished 38th at the 2016 OG, 29th in 2012. Placed 24th at the 2019 WCh, 33rd in 2015, 31st in 2013. Finished 31st at 2014 WCup, 23rd in 2012 and 30th in 2010. Bronze at 2015 Australian Ch. In other events - 12th in the 20km race at 2016 African Ch, 4th in 2012, 7th in 2008 and 2006. His father Oliver MUNDELL competed in the 1995 and 1993 Race Walking WCup. 11 125 KAWANO Masatora JPN 23 OCT 1998 3:36:45 5 Height: - Making OG debut. In other events - silver in 20km walk at 2019 Asian Ch. Finished 34th at 2019 La Coruna World Challenge. Placed 8th in 10km race at 2016 Team WCh. Race walking was included in the training for his long distance running at his school and he realised he had more talent for walking. 12 60 GARCIA Jesus Angel ESP 17 OCT 1969 3:39:54 4:01:14 65 Height: - Finished 20th at 2016 OG, 17th in 2012, 4th in 2008, 5th in 2004, 12th in 2000, DNF in 1996 and 10th in 1992. Won gold at 1993 WCh, silver in 2009, 2001 and 1997, 5th in 1995. Silver at 2006 European Ch, bronze in 2002, 4th in 1994. He was the flag bearer at the 2016 OG closing ceremony and will be making his eighth OG appearance - most ever by a track and field athlete. Will retire after Tokyo. 13 38 PINZON Diego COL 12 FEB 1985 3:49:46 3:49:46 36 Height: - Making OG debut. Bronze at 2019 PanAm Games. Finished 7th at 2019 PanAm Cup. In other events - 74th in 20km race at 2019 World Challenge event in La Coruna. He put his sporting career on hold to join the Colombian police at age 25 before returning to high-performance sport at 31. 14 104 SINGH Gurpreet IND 9 JUL 1984 3:59:42 3:59:42 104 Height: - Making OG debut. Finished 59th at 2012 WCup, 9th in the team event. Serves with the Indian Army. Had a long break from the sport in 2015 to serve on a peacekeeping force in South Africa. 15 19 DUNFEE Evan CAN 28 SEP 1990 3:41:38 14 Height: - Finished 4th at 2016 OG. Bronze at 2019 WCh, 14th in 2017, 12th in 2015 and 36th in 2013. Won gold at the 2017 World Challenge in Monterrey. In other events - 10th in 20km race in 2016 OG. Placed 12th in 50km at 2018 Team WCh. Silver in 20km at Team WCh in 2016. Father Don DUNFEE was a swimming coach at the 1972 OG and his great uncle William FORSYTH competed in the marathon at the 1912 OG.

Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

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NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 16 146 PALMA Isaac MEX 26 OCT 1990 3:49:39 4:12:38 - Height: - DNF at 2019 WCh. DSQ at 2019 PanAm Games. Gold at 2019 Pan American Cup, 5th in 2021. Placed 7th at 2017 Monterrey World Challenge event. In other events - 33rd in 20km walk at 2012 OG. Gold in 20km walk at 2013 Chihuahua World Challenge event, bronze at 2018 Suzhou, 2015 Chihuahua and 2012 Rio Maior. His brother Ever PALMA competed at the 2016 and 2012 OG in the 20km race walk. 17 169 MORVAY Michal SVK 19 AUG 1996 3:57:59 3:57:59 70 Height: - First OG. DNF at the 2019 European Cup and 2016 World Challenge event in Dudince. In other events - DNF in the 20km walk at the 2016 World Team Ch. Placed 22nd in 20km at the 2017 U23 European Ch. Had surgery on his right knee in January 2021, but was able to return to training six weeks later. 18 93 SANCHEZ Luis Angel GUA 15 DEC 1993 3:48:56 3:48:56 41 Height: - Making OG debut. Finished 36th at 2015 WCh. Placed 9th at 2015 PanAm Cup. DNF at 2016 World Challenge event in Ciudad Juarez. In other events - 7th in 2013 20km walk in Dublin. His sister Mayra HERRERA represented Guatemala in the 20km race walking event at the 2016 and 2012 OG. 19 63 TUR Marc ESP 30 NOV 1994 3:47:40 3:47:40 19 Height: - Making OG debut. Finished 19th at the 2019 WCh. Finished 22nd at 2018 European Ch. Placed 20th at 2019 European Cup, DSQ in 2015. In other events - placed 24th in 50km at 2018 World Team Ch. Gold in 50km at the 2021 European World Team Ch. Placed 6th in the 20km walk at 2014 WCup. Performances have improved since recently discovered he had celiac disease and changed his diet. 20 164 COCIORAN Marius Iulian ROU 10 JUL 1983 3:55:29 3:55:29 84 Height: - DNF at 2016 OG, placed 36th in 2012. DNF at 2015 WCh, placed 40th in 2013. Finished 24th at 2019 European Cup. Placed 23rd at 2014 European Ch. In other events - 12th at 2021 50km Team European Championships. Set a Romanian record at the 2021 50km Team European Ch to qualify for 2020 OG. 21 18 BILODEAU Mathieu CAN 27 NOV 1983 3:53:36 96 Height: - DNF at 2016 OG. Placed 14th at 2019 WCh, 24th in 2017 and 31st in 2015. Silver at 2016 Team WCh. Finished 4th at 2017 PanAm Cup. In other events - gold in 20,000m walk at 2016 Canadian Ch, silver in 2019 and 2018. Represented Canada in triathlon at the 2013 WCh in Netherlands and competed in cross-country skiing at Canada NCh. 22 65 KINNUNEN Jarkko FIN 19 JAN 1984 3:46:25 4:01:49 93 Height: - Finished 23rd at 2016 OG, 12th in 2012 and 15th in 2008. Placed 20th at 2019 WCh, 22nd in 2017, 32nd in 2015, 20th in 2013, 14th in 2011, 8th in 2009. Finished 26th at 2018 European Ch, 11th in 2014, DNF in 2010, 14th in 2006. Was 29th in 2006 World Cup. Has a masters degree in sports pedagogy from the University of Jyvaskyla in . 23 115 de LUCA Marco ITA 12 MAY 1981 3:44:47 3:50:48 46 Height: - Finished 21st at 2016 OG, 14th in 2012 and 19th in 2008. Placed 8th at the 2017 WCh, 16th in 2015, 15th 2013, 11th 2011, 7th in 2009, DNF 2007, 13th 2005. Finished 10th at 2018 European Ch, 7th in 2014, 6th 2010, 7th 2006. In other events - gold 50km at 2016 Team WCh, silver in 20km at 2016 Team WCh. Delayed his retirement by a year for one last shot at an Olympic medal. Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

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NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 24 143 LEYVER Jose MEX 12 NOV 1985 3:45:09 3:58:31 59 Height: - Finished 25th at 2016 and 2012 OG. Placed 20th at 2017 WCh, 18th in 2011. Finished 17th at 2014 WCup, 14th in 2012. Silver at 2011 PanAm Games. Bronze at 2021 PanAm Cup, 4th in 2019, 2015. Gold at World Challenge in Chihuahua in 2015, 2014 and 2011, bronze in 2012. Missed the 2019 PanAm Games because of a groin injury. 25 148 HAUKENES Havard NOR 22 APR 1990 3:42:50 8 Height: - Finished 7th at 2016 OG. DSQ at WCh in 2019, 2017 and 2013, 24th in 2015. Placed 4th at 2018 European Ch. DSQ in 2012 World Cup. In other events - DSQ in 20km race at European Cup in 2015 and 2013. He is the founder of Haukenes Sports Management, which offers training plans and advice for athletes. 26 97 HELEBRANDT Mate HUN 12 JAN 1989 3:43:56 74 Height: - DNF at 2019 WCh, 5th in 2017. DNF at 2018 European Ch. In other events - 28th in 20km walk at 2016 OG, 31st in 2012. Placed 40th at 2013 WCh. Finished 23rd at 2014 European Ch, DNF in 2010. Injured his ankle and fractured a metatarsal at the 2018 European Ch, which forced him to withdraw. 27 157 BRZOZOWSKI Artur POL 29 MAR 1985 3:46:42 28 Height: - DSQ at 2008 OG. Finished 22nd at 2019 WCh. Placed 4th in European Race Walking Cup 2019. In other events - finished 47th in 20km walk at 2016 OG. Placed 12th in 20km walk at 2017 World Ch and 25th in 2009. DSQ in 20km at 2018 European Ch. He has been race walking since 2000. 28 170 TOTH Matej SVK 10 FEB 1983 3:34:38 15 Height: - Gold at 2016 OG, 5th in 2012. Gold at 2015 WCh, 5th 2013, 9th 2009. Gold at 2010 WCup. Silver at 2018, 2014 European Ch. In other events - 26th in 20km walk at 2008 OG, 32nd 2004. Placed 10th in 20km at 2011 WCh, 8th 2009. First Slovakian to win an OG race walking medal. At 2020 OG first male Slovakian to compete in athletics at five OG. Was first Slovakian race walking world champion in 2015. 29 137 MASTIANICA Artur LTU 30 JUL 1992 3:48:24 3:48:24 33 Height: - DNF at 2016 OG. Finished 15th at 2019 WCh, DNF in 2017. Finished 14th at European Ch. Placed 10th at 2019 European Cup, 16th in 2017. In other events - 33rd in 50km at 2018 Team WCh. Finished 29th in 20km at 2021 European Team Ch. His partner Emilija RUDYTE competed for Lithuania at the 2013 World Youth Ch in Donestk. 30 161 VIEIRA Joao POR 20 FEB 1976 3:45:17 2 Height: - DNF at 2016 and 2012 OG, DNS in 2008. Silver at 2019 WCh, 10th in 2017. Bronze at 2019 European Cup. In other events - 31st in the 20km race at 2016 OG, 11th in 2012, 32nd in 2008, 10th in 2004. Bronze in 20km at 2013 WCh, one top 10 (9th, 2009) best results in nine WCh appearances. Twin brother Sergio placed 53rd in the 20km at the 2016 OG. 31 54 VILLANUEVA FLORES Claudio Paulino ECU 3 AUG 1988 3:47:56 3:47:56 22 Height: - Finished 45th at 2016 OG. DNF at 2019 WCh, 17th in 2017 and 18th in 2013. Gold at South American Ch in 2020 and 2016. Gold at 2019 PanAm Games, 2017 PanAm Cup. In other events - 4th in the 50km open event at 2016 World Team Ch. He missed the 2012 OG due to a fractured hip. Switched allegiance to his father's country in 2009 and back to when his mother was ill in 2013. Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

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NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 32 144 NAVA Horacio MEX 20 JAN 1982 3:42:51 3:49:20 24 Height: - Finished 13th at the 2016 and 2012 OG, 6th in 2008. Placed 18th at 2019 WCh, 15th in 2017, 32nd in 2013, 18th in 2009, 9th in 2007 and 2005. Silver at 2010 WCup, 9th in 2012, 5th in 2008. Gold at PanAm Games 2011, silver in 2019, 2007, bronze in 2015, His coach Miguel ANGEL RODRIGUEZ finished 8th in the 50km race walk at the 1992 OG in Barcelona. 33 85 PAPAMICHAIL Alexandros GRE 18 SEP 1988 3:49:56 3:51:03 81 Height: - Finished 28th at 2016 OG, 22nd in 2012. Placed 17th at 2019 WCh, DNF in 2015, DNS in 2013. Finished 13th at 2014 European Ch. Placed 6th at 2016 European Cup, 10th in 2013, 11th in 2019, DNF in 2021. In other events - 20th in 20km walk at 2016 OG, 15th in 2012. He can speak three different languages: Greek, Italian and English. 34 27 LUO Yadong CHN 15 JAN 1992 3:41:15 3:46:51 16 Height: - Making OG debut. Finished 5th at 2019 WCh. In other events - 8th in 20km race in 2017 and 2015 at World Challenge in Taicang. Failed to finish in 20km walk at La Coruna in 2015, 38th in 2014. 35 81 SEILER Nathaniel GER 6 APR 1996 3:48:44 3:48:44 32 Height: - Making OG debut. DNF at 2019 WCh. Placed 8th at 2018 European Ch. Placed 14th at 2019 European Cup, 7th in 2017. In other events - finished 20th in 50km at 2018 World Team Ch. Finished 6th in 50km at 2021 European Team WCh. 36 112 AGRUSTI Andrea ITA 30 AUG 1995 3:49:52 3:49:52 43 Height: - Finished 22nd at 2018 WCh, 7th in the team event. Placed 11th at 2018 European Ch. Bronze at 2021 Team European Ch. Placed 11th at 2017 European Cup. In other events - 7th in 20km walk at 2017 U23 European Ch. Played basketball but liked the idea of individual victory in walking, after he had a funny reaction to seeing it first time. 'At first it made me laugh a little, then I became curious.' 37 149 REW Quentin NZL 16 JUL 1984 3:46:29 78 Height: - Finished 12th in 2016 OG, 27th in 2012. Placed 11th in 2019 and 2017 WCh, 10th in 2015, 17th in 2013, 23rd in 2011. Placed 11th at 2014 WCup. Bronze at 2017 World Challenge event in Monterrey. In other events - finished 9th in 50km at 2018 World Team Ch. Placed 17th in 20km race at 2015 WCh. Lives in , , where he works as a physiotherapist. 38 98 VENYERCSAN Bence HUN 8 JAN 1996 3:52:03 3:52:03 39 Height: - Finished 44th at the 2016 OG. Placed 26th at 2019 WCh. Finished 13th at 2018 European Ch. Placed 26th at 2016 World Challenge event in Dudince. In other events - 12th in 20km at U23 European Ch 2017. He began race walking at the age of 13 and his sporting hero is French race walker and record holder Yohann DINIZ. 39 128 MARUO Satoshi JPN 28 NOV 1991 3:37:39 3:38:42 3 Height: - Making OG debut. Finished 4th at 2017 WCh. Finished 4th at 2018 . In other events - bronze in 50km at 2018 Team WCh. Placed 8th in 20km race at 2016 Team WCh. Placed 18th in 20km at 2018 World Challenge event in La Coruna, 11th in 2016 and 24th in 2015. Had surgery to remove part of the patella in one knee as a teenager then found race walking easier than running.

Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

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NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 40 49 AMORES CARUA Jhonatan Javier ECU 29 AUG 1998 4:04:53 4:04:53 99 Height: - Making his OG debut. Won gold at 2021 PanAm Cup. DSQ at 2020 Sth American Ch. In other events - finished 4th in the 20k team walk at 2018 WCh, 72nd in individual. Placed 4th in 20km walk at 2018 Sth American Ch. Finished 9th at 2019 Pan American Cup. Won silver in 10,000m walk at 2016 Junior WCh. He is a mechanical engineer. 41 88 BARRONDO Bernardo Uriel GUA 5 JUN 1993 3:47:01 3:47:01 26 Height: - DSQ at 2019 PanAm Games, 2017 PanAm Cup. Finished 16th at Team WCh in 2018. In other events - 16th in 20km walk at 2021 PanAm Cup, 31st in 2019. Took up sport at age 23 after being inspired by older brother Erick who won silver in 20km race walk at 2012 OG and became first GUA athlete to win an Olympic medal in any sport. Younger sister Irene also represented GUA in race walking. 42 58 CORCHETE Luis Manuel ESP 14 MAY 1984 3:49:19 3:49:19 66 Height: - Making OG debut. Finished 15th at 2017 and 2015 European Cup. In other events - finished 36th at 2021 20km World Race Walking Challenge event at La Coruna. Bronze in 50km team at 2014 WCup, 4th in 2012. Placed 34th in 20km walk at 2013 European Cup. His wife Jennifer COLINO represented Spain in rhythmic gymnastics at the 2005, 2003 and 2001 WCh. 43 185 LITANIUK Valeriy UKR 2 APR 1994 3:51:27 3:55:45 69 Height: - Making OG debut. Finished 25th at 2019 WCh. Finished 18th at 2018 European Ch. Placed 7th at 2019 European Cup. In other events - silver in 50km at 2018 Team WCh. Finished 15th in 50km at European Team Ch. 44 105 BOYCE Brendan IRL 8 OCT 1986 3:48:13 3:52:15 23 Height: - Finished 19th at 2016 OG, 26th in 2012. Placed 6th at 2019 WCh, DNS in 2017, DSQ in 2015 and 25th in 2013. Was 19th at 2018 European Ch and 16th in 2014. Placed 5th at European Cup in 2019 and 4th in 2017. In other events - 16th in 20km race at 2016 Team WCh. He is a qualified physiotherapist with a degree in sports performance. 45 124 KATSUKI Hayato JPN 28 NOV 1990 3:42:34 3:42:34 11 Height: - Making his OG debut. Finished 27th at 2019 WCh. Gold at 2018 Asian Games. In other events - gold in 50km at 2018 Team WCh. Placed 25th in 20km at 2017 World Challenge in La Coruna, 41st in 2016 and 15th in 2013. He holds a degree in physical education from Tokai University where he took up race walking in 2010. 46 183 BANZERUK Ivan UKR 9 FEB 1990 3:44:49 3:53:51 47 Height: - Finished 39th at 2016 OG. DNF at 2019 WCh, 18th in 2017, 15th in 2015 and DSQ in 2013. Silver at 2018 Team WCh. Won 2017 European Cup, bronze in 2015. Gold in 2014 World Cup. In other events - gold in 20km team event at in 2015. Holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine. 47 76 HILBERT Jonathan GER 21 APR 1995 3:43:44 3:43:44 40 Height: - First OG. Finished 23rd at 2019 WCh. Placed 17th at European Cup. In other events - 6th in 20km race at 2017 U23 European Ch, 13th in 2015. Was 17th in 10,000m walk at Junior WCh in 2014. Is a police athlete.

Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

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NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 48 44 GDULA Lukas CZE 6 DEC 1991 3:54:29 3:56:06 62 Height: - DSQ at 2016 OG and 2015 WCh. Finished 33rd at 2014 World Cup, 55th in 2012. Finished 21st at 2018 European Ch, 26th in 2014. In other events - 39th in the 20km race at the European Team Ch in 2021. His younger brother Tomas has competed in race walking events at international level. 49 134 RUMBENIEKS Arnis LAT 4 APR 1988 3:51:51 3:51:51 44 Height: - Finished 36th at 2016 OG. Placed 21st at 2019 WCh, 38th in 2015. DNF at 2012 WCup, 47th in 2008. DNF at 2018 European Ch. In other events - 43rd in 20km race at 2012 OG, 41st in 2013 WCh. His sporting idol is Spanish tennis player Rafael NADAL. Walks up to 800km in training a month. 50 75 DOHMANN Carl GER 18 MAY 1990 3:45:21 3:48:54 21 Height: - DNF at 2016 OG. Placed 7th at 2019 WCh, 9th in 2017 and DNF in 2015. Placed 5th at 2018 European Ch, 15th in 2014. Finished 21st at 2019 and 2017 European Cup. In other events - finished 6th in 50km at Team WCh in 2018. Placed 4th in 20km at Team WCh in 2016. Picking up his sister from athletics training as a teenager led to him to taking up the sport. 51 114 CAPORASO Teodorico ITA 14 SEP 1987 3:48:29 4:01:14 50 Height: - DSQ at 2016 OG. DNF at 2019 World Ch, 25th in 2015 and 42nd in 2013. In other events - gold at Team 50km WCh in 2016, 4th in 2014, 6th in 2012. He holds a PhD in industrial engineering from the University of Naples Federico II. 52 39 RUIZ Jorge COL 17 MAY 1989 3:49:48 3:49:48 38 Height: - Finished 17th at 2016 OG. Placed 19th at 2017 WCh. Finished 5th at 2014 WCup. Silver at PanAm Cup 2019, 5th 2017, 6th 2015, 8th 2013. In other events - finished 8th in 50km at 2016 World Team Ch. Placed 13th in 20km race in 2019 World Challenge in La Coruna. Gave up athletics to join the army at 18 but then found support he needed for his athletics there. Was promoted to second sergeant in 2020. 53 29 WANG Qin CHN 8 MAY 1994 3:38:02 3:47:35 20 Height: - Making OG debut. DNF at 2019 WCh. Silver at 2018 Asian Games. In other events - was 5th in 50km at 2018 Team WCh. Began race walking in 2010 after first training for long distance running. 54 11 DZIUBIN Dzmitry BLR 12 JUL 1990 3:45:51 4 Height: - First OG. DNF at 2019 WCh. Placed 34th at the 2012 WCup. Bronze at the 2018 European Ch. Silver at the 2019 European Cup, DNF in 2013. In other events - 9th in 20km team at 2016 World Team Ch. Placed 49th in 20km walk at 2017 WCh. Wife Darya BARYSEVICH competed for Belarus in the 1500m at the 2019 WCh in Doha, Qatar. 55 66 OJALA Aleksi FIN 9 DEC 1992 3:46:25 3:48:25 30 Height: - DSQ at 2016 OG. Placed 13th at 2017 WCh, DNF in 2015. DSQ at 2018 World Team Ch. DNF at 2018 European Ch and 2019 European Cup. In other events - silver in 50km at 2021 European Team Ch. Battled hip and back issues throughout the 2020 season, which affected his training routine.

Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

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NOC World Order Athlete Bib Name Code Date of Birth PB SB Ranking Personal Details General Interest Tokyo 2020 Results 56 159 TOMALA Dawid POL 27 AUG 1989 3:49:23 3:49:23 37 Height: - Finished 24th at 2021 World Challenge event in Dudince. In other events - finished 19th in the 20km race at 2012 OG. Placed 32nd in 20km at 2019 WCh, DNF in 2013. DNF in 20km at 2013 WCup, 11th in 2012m 35th in 2010. Placed 19th in 20km at 2018 European Ch. In 2021 has switched from 20km walk to 50km. 'I was not aware that most of the distance is a battle with yourself - it simply destroys you.' 57 67 PARTANEN Veli-Matti FIN 28 OCT 1991 3:44:43 60 Height: - DNF at 2016 OG. DNF at 2019 WCh, DSQ in 2017, 18th in 2015, 41st in 2013. DNF at 2018 European Ch, 18th in 2014. Gold at 2013 World Challenge event in Dublin, 6th at Dudince in 2015, 2014. He installed two oxygen tents inside of his home in 2019 to allow him to train at altitude without going to the mountains. 58 37 MONTANA Jose COL 21 MAR 1992 3:52:48 3:59:35 76 Height: - DNF at 2016 OG. Bronze at PanAm Cup in 2017. Finished 4th in 2016 Ciudad Juarez World Challenge event. In other events - placed 22nd in the 20km race at 2015 WCh, 16 in 2013. Placed 8th in 20km at 2020 Sth American Ch, 5th in 2012. Silver in 20km at 2013 PanAm Cup, 6th in 2015. Placed 7th in 20km at 2019 PanAm Games. Was forced to drop out at 30km of 50km race at 2016 OG due to a muscle injury. 59 156 AUGUSTYN Rafal POL 14 MAY 1984 3:43:22 18 Height: - Finished 22nd at 2016 OG, 28th in 2012 and 29th in 2008. Placed 13th at 2019 WCh, 6th in 2017 and 28th in 2012. Won bronze at 2018 Team WCh. Finished 7th at 2012 World Cup. In other events - 9th in 20km walk at 2010 European Ch. His brother, Krzysztof AUGUSTYN, worked as a national coach for the Polish race walking team.

Note: World Ranking as of 22 July 2020.

Legend: PB Personal Best SB Season Best OG Olympic Games

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