| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vidal Basco Mamani |
| Born | February 8, 1996 Soracachi, Oruro Department, Bolivia [1] |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 5000 m, 10,000 m |
Vidal Basco Mamani (born 8 February 1996) is a Bolivian long-distance runner. [2] He won a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2019 South American Championships. He currently holds national records in the 5000 and 10,000 metres.
In July 2023, Bosco was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for a "Prohibited Substance (Clenbuterol)" violation. [3]
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