Amarilys Alméstica

PURWomen

Birth dateFeb 12, 1981

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Amarilys Alméstica Rivera (February 12, 1981 – October 5, 2024) was a hammer thrower from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She set her personal best throw (66.57 metres) on July 3, 2006, at a meet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Alméstica died on October 5, 2024, at the age of 43. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history. Throughout their career, they demonstrated the dedication and athletic excellence that defines elite competitors in the sport of track and field.

Key facts

Hammer Throw

66.57

#402 all-time

2007 season best

62.16

Mar 17, 2007 · Carolina (PUR)

2007 season best

Record

National record · Hammer Throw 66.57

National record

Age

45 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Hammer Throw 66.57 (#402 all-time), 2007 season best 62.16 (Mar 17, 2007, Carolina (PUR)) · National record (Hammer Throw) · 45 years old

Personal bests

66.57

#402 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2007	HT	62.16	-	Mar 17, 2007	↓	Carolina (PUR)
2006	HT	66.57	-	Jul 2, 2006	↓	Ottawa (CAN)
2005	HT	62.65	-	Jun 28, 2005	↓	Ponce (PUR)
2004	HT	63.87	-	Apr 16, 2004	↓	Ponce (PUR)
2003	HT	59.45	-	Apr 12, 2003	↓	Ponce (PUR)
2002	HT	60.39	-	Dec 2, 2002	↓	San Salvador CAC Games
2001	HT	53.72	-	Jul 20, 2001	↓	Ciudad de Guatemala (GUA)

2007

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	61.44	-	Jul 23	Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro
HT	57.40	-	Jul 13	San Salvador NACAC Open Championships, San Salvador
HT	59.23	-	Jun 30	Carolina Caribbean Scholastic Invitational, Carolina
HT	62.16	-	Mar 17	Carolina

2006

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	62.69	-	Jul 27	Cartagena de Indias CAC Games, Cartagena de Indias
HT	64.68	-	Jul 7	Sherbrooke Eastern Canadian High Performance Series, Sherbrooke
HT	66.57	-	Jul 2	Ottawa Regional Championships, Ottawa
HT	66.21	-	May 27	Ponce Ibero-American Championships, Ponce
HT	65.70	-	May 18	Carolina Classic, Carolina
HT	64.65	-	May 13	Puerto Rican Championships
HT	64.38	-	Mar 18	Carolina Clásico Primaveral de Atletismo, Carolina
HT	61.66	-	Feb 11	San Juan

2005

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	56.66	-	Aug 10	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HT	56.66	-	Aug 6	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HT	48.66	-	Jul 9	Nassau CAC Championships, Nassau
HT	62.65	-	Jun 28	Ponce
HT	60.94	-	Jun 12	Puerto Rican Championships
HT	61.66	-	Jun 4	Sevilla Meeting de Atletismo, Sevilla

2004

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	61.99	-	Aug 6	Huelva Ibero-American Championships, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva
HT	62.84	-	Jul 18	Ponce Memorial Frankie Colón, Ponce
HT	61.52	-	Jun 12	Puerto Rican Championships, Carolina
HT	62.41	-	May 22	Barceloneta National Circuit Meeting, Barceloneta
HT	57.03	-	Apr 30	San Juan National Circuit Meeting, San Juan
HT	63.57	-	Apr 23	Caguas National Circuit Meet, Caguas
HT	63.87	-	Apr 16	Ponce Justas LAI de Atletismo, Ponce
HT	63.41	-	Mar 27	Ponce
HT	58.90	-	Mar 6	San Juan
HT	62.28	-	Feb 21	Mayagüez

2003

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	53.58	-	Aug 26	Daegu Universiade, Daegu
HT	57.18	-	Jul 26	Ponce
HT	56.27	-	Apr 26	Philadelphia Penn Relays Coll., Philadelphia, PA
HT	58.80	-	Apr 19	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
HT	59.45	-	Apr 12	Ponce

2002

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	60.39	-	Dec 2	San Salvador CAC Games
HT	50.55	-	Jul 13	Ponce
HT	53.90	-	May 26	Puerto Rican Championships, San Juan
HT	54.48	-	May 11	Guatemala City Iberoamerican Championships, Ciudad de Guatemala
HT	52.86	-	Apr 25	Philadelphia Penn Relays Coll., Philadelphia, PA
HT	56.24	-	Apr 12	Ponce
HT	55.60	-	Mar 16	Ponce
HT	55.79	-	Feb 23	Ponce

2001

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	53.72	-	Jul 20	Guatemala City CAC Championships, Ciudad de Guatemala

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Amarilys Alméstica's Hammer Throw personal best?

Amarilys Alméstica's Hammer Throw personal best is 66.57, set on Jul 2, 2006 in Ottawa (CAN), #402 on the all-time list.

Which events does Amarilys Alméstica compete in?

Amarilys Alméstica competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Amarilys Alméstica perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 62.16, set on Mar 17, 2007 in Carolina (PUR).