Evelis Aguilar is a Colombian heptathlete and sprinter who has gained international recognition for her versatile athletic abilities. Born on January 3, 1993, she has established herself as one of Colombia’s top athletes, excelling in both multi-events and sprints.
Career Highlights
Olympic Games: Evelis represented Colombia at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, competing in the heptathlon and showcasing her skills on the world stage.
Pan American Games: At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, she won the silver medal in the heptathlon, demonstrating her all-around athletic prowess.
South American Championships: Evelis has won multiple gold medals at the South American Championships in both the heptathlon and individual events, highlighting her dominance in the region.
Personal Bests
Heptathlon: Evelis's personal best in the heptathlon is 6,286 points, achieved in 2019.
Individual Events: She has notable personal bests in individual events, including 13.39 seconds in the 100 meters hurdles and 23.29 seconds in the 200 meters, underscoring her versatility and speed.
Style and Strengths
Evelis is known for her exceptional versatility and strength across multiple track and field events. Her ability to perform well in both sprints and technical events like the hurdles and jumps makes her a formidable heptathlete. Her endurance and consistency across all seven events are key to her success.
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