Yanivé Torres Martinez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
Yanivé Torres Martinez
Personal information
Born (1979-11-26) 26 November 1979
Puente Nacional, Santander, Colombia
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classF54
Medal record
Representing  Colombia
Parapan American Games
2011 Guadalajara Shot put F54/55/56
2019 Lima Javelin throw F54
2023 Santiago Javelin throw F54
2015 Toronto Discus throw F54

Yanivé Torres Martínez (born 26 November 1979) is a Colombian Paralympic athlete who competes in international track and field competitions. She is a three-time Parapan American Games champion and has competed at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Torres Martinez had a spinal injury and contracted hepatitis A after falling off an orange tree when she was seventeen years old.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Yanive Torres and her launches on the road to success (in Spanish)". Colombian Paralympic Committee. 7 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Yanive Torres Martinez - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 7 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Yanive Torres: from an abyss to the light (in Spanish)". TheraMart.com. 13 August 2025.
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