About Don Vélez
Lived 1948 – 2010 (aged 62). Don Vélez was a Nicaraguan athlete and athletics competitor.
Donald Danilo 'Don' Vélez Espinoza (18 January 1948 – 11 July 2010) was a Nicaraguan athlete. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in the javelin at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games.
International competitions
Personal bests Long jump – 6.64 m (1968) Javelin throw (old model) – 72.12 m (1970) Decathlon (1962 tables) – 6195 pts (1970)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Vélez?
Nicaraguan long jumper
When was Don Vélez born?
Don Vélez was born on 18 January 1948 in Managua.
When did Don Vélez die?
Don Vélez died on 11 July 2010 in Miami.
What was Don Vélez's occupation?
Don Vélez was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Don Vélez?
Don Vélez was Nicaraguan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Vélez. https://biography.guide/don-velez/
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