Arismendy Peguero
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Arismendy Peguero Thicket (born 7 August 1980 in La Romana) is a sprinter from the Dominican Republic
who specializes in the 400 metres
. He was born in La Romana.
Peguero finished fifth in 4 x 400 metres relay
at the 2006 World Indoor Championships
, together with teammates Danis García
, Juan Betances
and Carlos Santa
. He later won a bronze medal in 400 m at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games
. His success earned him the title Dominican Republic male athlete of the year in 2006.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
who specializes in the 400 metres
400 metres
The 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
. He was born in La Romana.
Peguero finished fifth in 4 x 400 metres relay
4 x 400 metres relay
The 4 x 400 meters relay or long relay is an athletics track event in which teams comprise four runners who each complete 400 meters or one lap. It is traditionally the final event of a track meet. At top class events, the first 500 meters is run in lanes...
at the 2006 World Indoor Championships
2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships
The 11th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations was held in Moscow from March 10 to March 12, 2006 in the Olimpiyski Sport arena....
, together with teammates Danis García
Danis García
Danis García is a sprinter from the Dominican Republic.García finished fifth in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2006 World Indoor Championships, together with teammates Arismendy Peguero, Juan Betances and Carlos Santa. He previously competed in this event at the 2005 World Championships without...
, Juan Betances
Juan Betances
Juan Betances is a sprinter from the Dominican Republic.He finished fifth in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2006 World Indoor Championships, together with team mates Arismendy Peguero, Danis García and Carlos Santa.-References:...
and Carlos Santa
Carlos Santa
Carlos Johelín Santa is a sprinter from the Dominican Republic who specializes in the 400 metres.He competed at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics as well as the World Championships in 1999, 2003 and 2005, and finished fifth at the 2005 World Athletics Final.In 2006 he finished fifth in 4 x 400...
. He later won a bronze medal in 400 m at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games
Athletics at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games
The athletics competition at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games took place at the Estadio Pedro de Heredia in Cartagena, Colombia and lasted from July 25 to July 29. There were 23 events for men and 21 for women...
. His success earned him the title Dominican Republic male athlete of the year in 2006.