About Cristina Cornejo
Born 1985. Cristina Cornejo is a Peruvian weightlifter.
Cristina Cornejo Scheelje (born June 9, 1985, in Lima) is a Peruvian weightlifter. Cornejo represented Peru at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she competed in the women's super heavyweight category (+75 kg). She placed tenth in this event, as she successfully lifted 97 kg in the single-motion snatch, and hoisted 128 kg in a two-part, shoulder-to-overhead clean and jerk, for a total of 225 kg.
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Who is Cristina Cornejo?
Peruvian Olympic weightlifter
When was Cristina Cornejo born?
Cristina Cornejo was born on 9 June 1985 in Lima.
What is Cristina Cornejo's occupation?
Cristina Cornejo is a weightlifter.
What nationality is Cristina Cornejo?
Cristina Cornejo is Peruvian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Cristina Cornejo
· DBpedia: Cristina Cornejo (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cristina Cornejo. https://biography.guide/cristina-cornejo-weightlifter/
MLA: "Cristina Cornejo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cristina-cornejo-weightlifter/.
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