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Edgar Rivera

b. 1991

Mexican high jumper

Athletics competitor
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About Edgar Rivera

Born 1991. Edgar Rivera is a Mexican athletics competitor.

Edgar Alejandro Rivera Morales (born 13 February 1991) is a Mexican athlete who specialize in the high jump. He represented his country at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the 2011 and 2013 World Championships without qualifying to the final. He finished fourth at the 2017 World Championships. He also competed in the World University Games Shenzhen 2011 and Kazan 2013, among other important meets representing his country (CAC Games 2014, PanAm Games 2011 and 2015, World Youth and World Junior (2008 and 2010) Championships.

He studied at the University of Arizona. His older brother, Luis Rivera, is a world-class long jumper.

Personal bests He has personal bests of 2.31 metres outdoors (2021) and 2.30 metres indoors (2016). Both are the current national records. Event Result Venue DateOutdoor High jump 2.31 m Šamorín, Slovakia 2 June 2021Indoor High jump 2.30 m Brno, Czech Republic 9 February 2016

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Important facts

Born
13 February 1991, Agua Prieta
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
Mexico
Also known as
Edgar Alejandro Rivera Morales

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Edgar Rivera?

Mexican high jumper

When was Edgar Rivera born?

Edgar Rivera was born on 13 February 1991 in Agua Prieta.

What is Edgar Rivera's occupation?

Edgar Rivera is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Edgar Rivera?

Edgar Rivera is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edgar Rivera

· Wikidata: Q3047485

· DBpedia: Edgar Rivera

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