Wagner Astacio
Wagner Astacio is a remarkable Dominican para-athlete born with hemimelia, a congenital condition that affects his legs. Despite facing significant challenges, he has emerged as a leading figure in Dominican sports, particularly in high jump and long jump. At just 21 years old, he earned recognition for his impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where he finished fifth in high jump and eighth in long jump, securing Olympic Diplomas in both events. His goal is to win the country's first Paralympic medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, a dream he pursues with unwavering determination and resilience, often competing without specialized prosthetics.
Born on Jan 01, 2002 (23 years old)
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Dominican Republic:
Wagner Astacio is one of the new stars of Dominican sports and is projected to win a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
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Dominican Republic:
Wagner Astacio is one of the new stars of Dominican sports and is projected to win a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
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