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Edgar Baumann

Baumann competing at the 1995 Pan American Games
Personal information
Full name	Edgar Andres Baumann Duran
Nationality	Paraguayan
Born	16 April 1970 (1970-04-16) (age 55) San Lorenzo, Paraguay
Residence	Ciudad del Este
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Javelin Throw
College team	Texas State University
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	84.70m
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  Paraguay Pan American Games Silver Marl del Plata 1995 Javelin Throw Ibero-American Championships Bronze Medellin 1996 Javelin Throw South American Games Bronze Valencia 1994 Javelin Throw

Edgar Andres Baumann Dure (born April 16, 1970) is a famous former athlete from Paraguay. He was a champion in the javelin throw, an event where athletes throw a long spear as far as they can. After his athletic career, he became a javelin coach, a sports promoter, and a businessperson.

Baumann was a record-breaking athlete. He won a silver medal at the 1995 Pan American Games and set a new South American record with his throw. He was the first javelin thrower from South America to throw the javelin farther than 80 meters. His best throw ever was an amazing 84.70 meters!

He qualified for two Olympic Games, competing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He also qualified for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, but was unable to compete due to a major disagreement with Paraguay's Olympic Committee.

A Record-Breaking Athlete

Edgar Baumann made a big name for himself in the world of athletics. He was known for his powerful arm and his ability to break records.

Pan American Games Success

At the 1995 Pan American Games in Argentina, Baumann had a fantastic performance. He threw the javelin 78.70 meters, which was far enough to win the silver medal. This throw also broke the South American record that had been held by another athlete since 1989. He was the only Paraguayan athlete to win a medal in athletics at that competition.

"It is difficult to make such an important mark in South America, more being Paraguayan. It is extremely difficult because of adversities." – Baumann said, talking about the challenges he faced, like not having enough support from sports officials.

Setting New Records

Baumann didn't stop there. He kept getting better. On October 17, 1999, he made his longest throw ever in San Marcos, Texas. He threw the javelin an incredible 84.70 meters. This throw set a new South American record once again. It also made him the 6th best javelin thrower in the world at the time.

Olympic Games Journey

Competing in the Olympic Games is the dream of many athletes, and Baumann worked hard to get there.

Atlanta 1996

Baumann competed in his first Olympic Games in 1996 in Atlanta, USA. He threw the javelin 77.74 meters. It was a great achievement to represent his country on the world's biggest sports stage.

The Sydney 2000 Controversy

Baumann's amazing 84.70-meter throw qualified him for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. However, a serious problem arose with the Paraguayan Olympic Committee. Just before the team was supposed to leave for Australia, Baumann became sick and had to go to the hospital.

The Olympic Committee decided to send another athlete, Nery Kennedy, in his place. Baumann felt this was unfair and that he had earned his spot. This started a long legal battle. The committee made claims against Baumann, but he said they were false. Famous Paraguayan soccer player José Luís Chilavert supported Baumann, speaking out against what he saw as unfairness in Paraguayan sports.

After nine years, the court case was finally resolved. The Paraguay Supreme Court ruled in favor of Baumann. The court agreed that he had been wrongly prevented from competing in the Olympics.

Life After Competing

After his career as an athlete, Baumann stayed involved in sports. He attended Texas State University in the United States, where he was part of their athletics team, the Texas State Bobcats.

Later, he used his experience to help young athletes. He became a coach and a sports promoter. In 2016, he created a project to help find and train young people with athletic talent in Paraguay. His goal was to use sports to help kids stay active and away from trouble.

Competition Results

Here is a table showing some of Edgar Baumann's achievements in international competitions while representing Paraguay.

International Competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing  Paraguay
1989	South American Junior Championships	Montevideo, Uruguay	4th	58.62 m
1989	Pan American Junior Championships	Santa Fe, Argentina	4th	59.18 m
1990	South American Games	Lima, Peru	2nd	64.40 m
1991	Pan American Games	Havana, Cuba	10th	65.26 m
1992	Ibero-American Championships	Seville, Spain	7th	66.70 m
1993	World Championships	Stuttgart, Germany	45th (q)	59.82 m
1994	South American Games	Valencia, Venezuela	3rd	70.78 m
1995	Pan American Games	Mar del Plata, Argentina	2nd	78.70 m
	World Championships	Gothenburg, Sweden	28th (q)	72.90 m
1996	Ibero-American Championships	Medellín, Colombia	3rd	73.94 m
	Olympic Games	Atlanta, United States of America	18th (q)	77.74 m
1997	South American Championships	Mar del Plata, Argentina	4th	72.18 m
	World Championships	Athens, Greece	13th (q)	72.96 m
1998	Ibero-American Championships	Lisbon, Portugal	4th	68.55 m
1999	Pan American Games	Winnipeg, Canada	4th	71.40 m

National Competitions

Personal Best Throw

• Javelin Throw: 84.70m San Marcos – October 17, 1999 (This was the South American Record at the time)

See also

• List of South American records in athletics
• List of Paraguayan records in athletics