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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 February 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800 metres |
Leandro Ismael Paris Jimenez (born 16 February 1995) is an Argentine middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 800 metres. [1] He represented his country in the 800 metres at the 2017 World Championships narrowly missing the semifinals. Additionally, he has won several medals at regional level.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Argentina | |||||
| 2012 | South American Youth Championships | Mendoza, Argentina | 5th | 800 m | 1:55.12 |
| 2013 | South American Junior Championships | Resistencia, Argentina | 6th | 800 m | 1:57.67 |
| 2014 | South American U23 Championships | Montevideo, Uruguay | 6th | 800 m | 1:52.23 |
| 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:17.19 | |||
| 2016 | Ibero-American Championships | Asunción, Paraguay | 6th | 800 m | 1:51.53 |
| South American U23 Championships | Lima, Peru | 1st | 800 m | 1:48.31 | |
| 3rd | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:17.91 | |||
| 2017 | South American Championships | Asunción, Paraguay | 1st | 800 m | 1:49.82 |
| 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:13.96 | |||
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 25th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.09 | |
| 2018 | South American Games | Cochabamba, Bolivia | 3rd | 800 m | 1:51.94 |
| 2021 | South American Championships | Guayaquil, Ecuador | 10th (h) | 400 m | 48.39 |
| 2023 | South American Championships | São Paulo, Brazil | 8th | 800 m | 1:49.18 |
| Pan American Games | Santiago, Chile | 8th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:15.69 | |
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