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Javier García

b. 1966

Athletics competitor

Pole vaulter
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About Javier García

Born 1966. Javier García is a Spanish pole vaulter.

Javier García Chico (born July 22, 1966) is a retired Spanish pole vaulter, who won the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain after beating Kory Tarpenning. Four years earlier in Seoul he was eliminated in the qualifying round. He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics.

His personal best jump was 5.75 metres, achieved in August 1990 in Sant Cugat. He had 5.77 metres on the indoor track, achieved in March 1992 in Grenoble.

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Javier Garcia, Javier García Chico

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Javier García?

athletics competitor

When was Javier García born?

Javier García was born on 22 July 1966 in Barcelona.

What is Javier García's occupation?

Javier García is a pole vaulter.

What nationality is Javier García?

Javier García is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Javier García

· Wikidata: Q1363940

· DBpedia: Javier García (pole vaulter)

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