Bolivia competed at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, which were held from 19 to 27 August 2023. The athlete delegation of the country was composed of one competitor, racewalker Ángela Castro who would compete in the women's 20 kilometres walk. She qualified for the Championships after her rank was high enough in the World Athletics Rankings. In the finals, she placed 39th out of the 40 athletes who finished the race.
| Bolivia at the 2023 World Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | BOL |
| in Budapest, Hungary 19 August 2023 – 27 August 2023 | |
| Competitors | 1 (0 men and 1 woman) |
| Medals |
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| World Athletics Championships appearances | |
Background
editThe 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, were held from 19 to 27 August 2023. The Championships were held at the National Athletics Centre.[1] To qualify for the World Championships, athletes had to reach an entry standard (e.g. time or distance), place in a specific position at select competitions, be a wild card entry, or qualify through their World Athletics Ranking at the end of the qualification period.[2]
Racewalker Ángela Castro would be the sole representative for the nation at the championships. She qualified after she ranked high enough in the World Athletics Rankings for the women's 20 kilometres walk. Initially, long-distance runner Héctor Garibay was set to be the sole representative but withdrew to focus on the 2023 Pan American Games. Before the Championships, Castro was trained by Olympian Paquillo Fernández. They traveled to Budapest on 16 August.[3] This participation was Castro's fifth appearance for Bolivia at the World Athletics Championships.[4]
Results
edit- Key
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- NR = National record
- PB = Personal best
- SB = Season best
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
Women
editCastro competed in the women's 20 kilometres walk on 20 August against 46 other athletes who started. She recorded a time of 1:40:01, placing 39th out of the 40 athletes who finished the race.[5]
- Track and road events
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Ángela Castro | 20 kilometres walk | 1:40:01 | 39 |
References
edit- ↑ Goh, ZK (13 August 2023). "Track and field World Athletics Championships 2023: Day-by-day highlights guide and daily schedule". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Qualifying systems approved for World Athletics Championships Budapest23" (PDF). World Athletics. 19 August 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Avendaño, Marcelo (15 August 2023). "Castro recibe su visa y asistirá al Mundial de Atletismo" [Castro receives her Visa and shall attend the World Athletics Championships]. Premium Periodico Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Angela Castro". World Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Results 20 Kilometres Race Walk Women - Final" (PDF). World Athletics. 20 August 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.