| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1986 |
| Education | Fort Hays State University [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put, Discus throw |
| College team | Fort Hays State Tigers |
Maximiliano "Max" Alonso (born 10 October 1986) is a Chilean athlete specialising in the shot put and discus throw. [2] He won a bronze medal in the shot put at the 2011 South American Championships.
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