Luis Mario Taracena
- Born
- Oct 3, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Luis Mario Taracena is a Guatemala thrower, born on October 3, 1989. He competes primarily in the JT.
His personal bests include 72.21 in the JT. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Guatemala.
Personal best · Javelin Throw72.21
2025 season best64.87Oct 19, 2025 · Complejo Deportivo de Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
National record72.21Javelin Throw
Last competitionXII Juegos Deportivos CentroamericanosOct 19, 2025 · 64.87
As of Oct 27, 2026: Javelin Throw 72.21, 2025 season best 64.87 (Oct 19, 2025, Complejo Deportivo de Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango (GUA)) · Last competition: XII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos, Oct 19, 2025, 64.87 · National record (Javelin Throw) · 37 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JT | 64.87 | – | Oct 19, 2025 | XII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos |
| 2024 | JT | 65.80 | – | May 12, 2024 | Ibero American Athletics Championships, Pista de Atletismo da Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso, Cuiaba |
| 2023 | JT | 70.35 | – | May 19, 2023 | Tucson Elite Classic |
| 2022 | JT | 68.92 | – | Jun 4, 2022 | Mexican Championships, Unidad Deportiva Bicentenario, Morelia |
| 2021 | JT | 64.52 | – | Apr 25, 2021 | Pista del CARE, Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2020 | JT | 69.65 | – | Dec 29, 2020 | Central American Championships |
| 2019 | JT | 72.21 | – | Mar 30, 2019 | San Salvador (ESA) |
| 2018 | JT | 68.54 | – | Jun 2, 2018 | Mexican Championships |