Liemarvin Bonevacia

Liemarvin Bonevacia
Personal information
Born (1989-04-05) April 5, 1989
Willemstad
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 81 kg (179 lb)
Sport
Country  Netherlands
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 400m

Liemarvin Bonevacia (born 5 April 1989) is a Dutch sprinter who was born in Willemstad, Curaçao.

Career

He was one of four people to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics as "Independent Olympic Athletes".[1][2] Bonevacia competed in the 400 m and was eliminated in the semifinals, when he injured his right hamstring and finished last.[3][4]

He now represents the Netherlands. With his 44.72, achieved in the 2015 World Championships 400 m heats, Bonevacia is the current Dutch recordholder.

References

  1. Liemarvin Bonevacia profile at IAAF
  2. "Liemarvin Bonevacia Profile". london2012.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  3. "Liemarvin Bonevacia". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. "Drama voor Bonevacia in Londen" (in Dutch). CuraçaoSport.com. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
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