Edwin Mosquera (weightlifter) facts for kids
Mosquera at the 2016 Summer Olympics
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| Born | 26 July 1985 El Carmen de Atrato, Colombia |
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| Died | 2 December 2017 (aged 32) Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia |
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| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Weightlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Armed Forces | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Oswaldo Pinilla | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Edwin Orlando Mosquera Roa (born July 26, 1985 – died December 2, 2017) was a talented weightlifter from Colombia. He competed in the 69 kilogram (kg) weight division. Edwin won several important medals during his career. These included silver medals at the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2016 Pan American Championships. He also won gold at the Pan American Championships in both 2008 and 2010. He competed in the 2016 Olympics, finishing 7th. Sadly, Edwin Mosquera died on December 2, 2017.
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Edwin Mosquera: A Weightlifting Star
Edwin Mosquera was a well-known athlete from Colombia. He dedicated his life to weightlifting. This sport involves lifting heavy weights in specific ways. Edwin was known for his strength and skill in the 69 kg category. He represented his country in many big competitions.
His Amazing Achievements
Edwin Mosquera had a very successful career in weightlifting. He won several medals that made his country proud. These wins showed his hard work and dedication to the sport.
Pan American Games Success
One of Edwin's big achievements was at the Pan American Games. These games are a major multi-sport event for athletes from the Americas. In 2007, at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Edwin won a silver medal. This was a great accomplishment for him and for Colombia.
Pan American Championships Wins
Edwin also did very well at the Pan American Weightlifting Championships. He won gold medals at this event twice. His first gold was in 2008 in Callao, Peru. He won another gold medal in 2010 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. These wins showed he was one of the best weightlifters in his region. In 2016, he added another silver medal at the championships held in Cartagena, Colombia.
Competing in the Olympics
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports event in the world. Edwin Mosquera had the chance to compete there.
Olympic Journey
Edwin qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. However, he had to withdraw from the competition. This was because of a knee injury he suffered. It was a tough moment for him.
He worked hard to recover and compete again. Edwin made it to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He competed in the men's 69 kg event. He finished in 7th place, which is a very good result at the Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Edwin Mosquera para niños
