| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1993 |
| Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Silvana Saldarriaga (born 13 March 1993) is a Peruvian weighlifter. [1] She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's 63 kg, finishing in last place. [2]
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