Luis Fernando Lucumí Villegas (born 2 February 1998)[1] is a Colombian Paralympic athlete with cerebral palsy.[2] He represented Colombia at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and he won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw F38 event.[2][3] He won the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw F38 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability | Cerebral palsy |
| Disability class | T38/F38 |
| Events | |
Career
At the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he also competed in the men's 100 metres T38 event without winning a medal.
In 2019, he qualified to represent Colombia at the 2020 Summer Paralympics after finishing in 4th place in the men's javelin throw F38 event at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[4]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Colombia | |||||
| 2016 | Summer Paralympics | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2nd | Javelin throw | 49.19 m |
| 2019 | Parapan American Games | Lima, Peru | 1st | Javelin throw | |
| 2020 | Summer Paralympics | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | Javelin throw | 54.63 m |
| 2023 | World Para Athletics Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | Javelin throw | 53.28 m |
| Parapan American Games | Santiago, Chile | 3rd | Javelin throw | ||
