Jorge Carinao

Jorge Eduardo Carinao Cárdenas (born 18 February 1991) is a Chilean paralympic powerlifter. He is a two-time gold medalist at the World Championships and three-time gold medalist at the Parapan American Games. He has also participated in the Summer Paralympic Games three times.

Early life Of Mapuche origin, Jorge Eduardo Carinao Cárdenas was born in Temuco on 18 February 1991. The son of Carinao and Mónica Alicia Cárdenas Muñoz, he has lived most of his life in Padre Las Casas.

Career In December 2008, Carinao was the most promising Chilean weightlifter. At 16, he placed second at the Pan American Games in the under-17 category, while in Chile he won adult championships and broke youth records. He became paraplegic while training in weightlifting. His accident occurred after an implement fell on him. At that time, Carinao turned to his family and friends for refuge, but that didn't fulfill him. Before the trauma, he dedicated himself full-time to his sport, so there was a big void to fill. However, he didn't give up and returned to this sport.

In November 2023, Carinao won a gold medal for Chile in para-powerlifting at the Parapan American Games held in Santiago. After this victory, he approached his girlfriend Camila Shneider to propose to her.

At the 2025 World Championships, Carinao won the gold medal in the 65 kg event, in the seniors total lift.