Mauricio Ortega
ColombiaActive- Born
- Aug 4, 1994 (32 years old)
- Birthplace
- Apartadó, Colombia
- Events
- Discus Throw
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 102 kg
Mauricio Alexander Ortega Girón is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the discus throw. Born on 4 August 1994 in Apartadó, Colombia, Mauricio has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.
Mauricio's career has been marked by participation in various competitions. Throughout their career, Mauricio has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.
Mauricio continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the discus throw. With ongoing training and competition experience, Mauricio works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.
As of Oct 30, 2026: Discus Throw 70.29 (#34 all-time), 2026 season best 66.51 (Apr 9, 2026, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK (USA)) · Last competition: Pan American Athletics Championships, Jun 28, 2026, 60.44 · Area record (Discus Throw) · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DT | 66.51 | – | Apr 9, 2026 | Oklahoma Throws Series |
| 2025 | DT | 69.00 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events |
| 2024 | DT | 68.06 | – | May 22, 2024 | 5ª Jornada de Lançamentos |
| 2023 | DT | 63.78 | – | Jul 19, 2023 | Jornada de Lançamentos VII, Associação Desportiva Recreativa e Cultural de Lovelhe (Cerveira), Lovelhe |
| 2022 | DT | 63.59 | – | Oct 15, 2022 | South American Games, Asunción |
| 2021 | DT | 65.40 | – | Jun 9, 2021 | Vila Nova de Cerveira (POR) |
| 2020 | DT | 70.29 | – | Jul 22, 2020 | Lovelhe (POR) |
| 2019 | DT | 66.42 | – | Dec 21, 2019 | Lovelhe (POR) |