About Flor Ruiz
Born 1991. Flor Ruiz is a Colombian athletics competitor.
Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado (born 29 January 1991 in Pradera, Valle del Cauca) is a Colombian javelin thrower. She competed in the javelin throw event at the 2012, 2016, and 2024 Summer Olympics, reaching the final in 2016 and 2024. In 2023, she won a silver medal at the World Championships in Budapest.
On June 26, 2024, the Colombian Olympic Committee selected Ruiz and the track cyclist Kevin Quintero as the nation's flag bearers at Paris 2024.
Personal bests
Event Best (m) Venue DateJavelin throw 67.34 Santo Domingo 4 August 2026
Key: AR = Area record, NR = National record
International competitions
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Flor Ruiz?
Olympic javelin thrower
When was Flor Ruiz born?
Flor Ruiz was born on 29 January 1991 in Pradera.
What is Flor Ruiz's occupation?
Flor Ruiz is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Flor Ruiz?
Flor Ruiz is Colombian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Flor Ruiz. https://biography.guide/flor-ruiz/
MLA: "Flor Ruiz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/flor-ruiz/.
Chicago: "Flor Ruiz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/flor-ruiz/.
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