Luis Arturo Paiva

Luis Arturo Paiva Renfigo (born 22 September 1987) is a Venezuelan Paralympic athlete who competes in international elite competitions in sprinting and middle-distance running events. He is a Parapan American Games champion and is also a Paralympic and World silver medalist.[1][2]

Luis Arturo Paiva
Personal information
Full nameLuis Arturo Paiva Renfigo
Born (1987-09-22) 22 September 1987
Caracas, Venezuela
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Sport
Country Venezuela
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT20
Event(s)400 metres
800 metres
1500 metres
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Venezuela
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2016 Rio de Janeiro400m T20
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2015 Doha800m T20
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 Toronto400m T20
Silver medal – second place2015 Toronto1500m T20

References
  1. "Luis Arturo Paiva - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 21 November 2021.
  2. "Luis Arturo Paiva won silver and Yescarly bronze at the Paralympic Games (in Spanish)". El Correo del Orinoco. 9 September 2016.


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