| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
| Olympic Games | ||||
| 9 | 20km Walk | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:20:59 |
| 24 | 20km Walk | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 1:26:34 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 20km Walk | 2011 | Daegu, KOR | 1:20:38 |
| 5 | 20km Walk | 2009 | Berlin, GER | 1:20:03 |
| Pan American Games | ||||
| 3 | 20km Walk | 2011 | Guadalajara, MEX | 1:22:51 |
| South American Championships | ||||
| 1 | 20km Walk | 2009 | Lima, PER | 1:20:53 |
| World Race Walking Challenge | ||||
| 2 | 20km Walk | 2011 | Chihuahua, MEX | 1:22:17 |
| 2 | 20km Walk | 2010 | La Corunya, ESP | 1:21:12 |
| 2 | 20km Walk | 2009 | Chihuahua, MEX | 1:23:06 |
| 3 | 20km Walk | 2011 | Daegu, KOR | 1:20:38 |
| 3 | 10km Walk | 2010 | Krakow, POL | 39:06 |
| 4 | 20km Walk | 2010 | Rio Maior, POR | 1:21:17 |
| 5 | 10km Walk | 2010 | Beijing, CHN | 38:10 |
| 5 | 20km Walk | 2010 | Chihuahua, MEX | 1:23:11 |
| 5 | 20km Walk | 2009 | Berlin, GER | 1:20:03 |
| 9 | 20km Walk | 2012 | La Corunya, ESP | 1:23:41 |
| 9 | 20km Walk | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:20:59 |
Occupation
Police Officer
Family
Fiancee Adriana
Debut
1997 for Colombia, South American Championships (Argentina) (COC, 28 May 2004)
Additional information
Start of sporting career
He started the sport at age 12. (COC, 28 May 2004)
Reason for taking up this sport
He chose the sport thanks to his father. "My dad always encouraged me to practice athletics, he supported me in that path, and I am very grateful for that because that consistency in his support allowed me to bring back results." (foxsportsla.com, 13 Oct 2011)
Most memorable sporting achievement
Winning the bronze medal in the 20km walk at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, Korea. (univision.com, 29 Aug 2011)
Awards
In 2011 he became the first Colombian to win a medal at a world championships when he won bronze in the 20km walk in Daegu, Korea. (elespectador.com, 27 Aug 2011)
General
ENGAGED
He is engaged to Adriana Milena Giraldo, and they will get married after the 2012 Olympic Games. (foxsportsla.com, 13 Oct 2011)
COACH
His coach, Fernando Rozo, passed away in January 2012. (elespectador.com, 21 Jan 2012)
Previous Olympics
Beijing 2008, Athens 2004
