Jerome Vega
Puerto Rican hammer thrower From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jerome Ernesto Vega Llanos (born 7 April 1995) is a Puerto Rican athlete specialising in the hammer throw.[1] He represented his country at the 2023 World Championships without advancing to the final.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jerome Ernesto Vega Llanos |
| Born | 7 April 1995 |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 107 kg (236 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Hammer throw |
His personal best in the event is 75.98 metres set in Carolina in 2024. This is the current national record.
His father Santos Vega was also a hammer thrower.[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Puerto Rico | |||||
| 2014 | Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships | Morelia, Mexico | 1st | Hammer throw (6 kg) | 67.04 m |
| 2022 | NACAC Championships | Freeport, Bahamas | 6th | Hammer throw | 70.17 m |
| 2023 | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Salvador, El Salvador | 1st | Hammer throw | 74.83 m |
| World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 19th (q) | Hammer throw | 72.87 m | |
| Pan American Games | Santiago, Chile | – | Hammer throw | NM | |
| 2024 | Ibero-American Championships | Cuiabá, Brazil | 2nd | Hammer throw | 73.20 m |
| Olympic Games | Paris, France | 26th (q) | Hammer throw | 71.61 m | |
References
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