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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 November 1979 Puente Nacional, Santander, Colombia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Paralympic athletics |
| Disability class | F54 |
Medal record | |
Torres Martinez had a spinal injury and contracted hepatitis A after falling off an orange tree when she was seventeen years old.[3]
References
edit- ↑ "Yanive Torres and her launches on the road to success (in Spanish)". Colombian Paralympic Committee. 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Yanive Torres Martinez - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Yanive Torres: from an abyss to the light (in Spanish)". TheraMart.com. 13 August 2025.