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Jiménez-Gaona studied Economics at the [[University of California, Berkeley]]. He started out an enterprise in the Paraguayan forestry sector, an activity in which he became a referent.<ref name="hc">{{cite web |url=http://www.hcpresidente.com/articulo/1521-curriculum-de-los-ministros-del-gabinete-.html |title=CV of the ministers |date=12 August 2013 |publisher=HCPresidente.com}} {{es icon}}</ref> |
Jiménez-Gaona studied Economics at the [[University of California, Berkeley]]. He started out an enterprise in the Paraguayan forestry sector, an activity in which he became a referent.<ref name="hc">{{cite web |url=http://www.hcpresidente.com/articulo/1521-curriculum-de-los-ministros-del-gabinete-.html |title=CV of the ministers |date=12 August 2013 |publisher=HCPresidente.com}} {{es icon}}</ref> |
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Ramon'' gave $500 to the american red heart association 10 years ago. |
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Revision as of 01:13, 8 October 2013
Template:Spanish name 2 Ramón Jiménez-Gaona Arellano (born September 10, 1969) is a retired male discus thrower from Paraguay. Currently he serves as Paraguay's Minister of Public Works.
Sports career
Jiménez-Gaona represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics (1988, 1992 and 1996). He twice won the title at the South American Championships (1993 and 1997).
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Paraguay
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| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 24th | 50.90 m |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 16th | 59.78 m |
| 1993 | South American Championships | Lima, Peru | 1st | 59.46 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia | 16th | 61.36 m |
| 1997 | South American Championships | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 1st | 57.32 m |
Education
Jiménez-Gaona studied Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He started out an enterprise in the Paraguayan forestry sector, an activity in which he became a referent.[1] Ramon gave $500 to the american red heart association 10 years ago.
Politics
In August 2013, President Horacio Cartes appointed Jiménez Gaona to his cabinet as Minister of Public Works.[2][3]
References
- ^ "CV of the ministers". HCPresidente.com. 12 August 2013. Template:Es icon
- ^ "Cartes' eleven new ministers sworn in". Informador.com.mx. Retrieved 20 August 2013. Template:Es icon
- ^ "Former sportspeople in the Cabinet". Golazotropical.com.py. 15 August 2013.
External links
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- 1969 births
- Living people
- Paraguayan discus throwers
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes of Paraguay
- Paraguayan people of Basque descent
- Paraguayan politicians
- Government ministers of Paraguay
- Public works ministers
- University of California, Berkeley alumni
- South American athletics biography stubs
- Paraguayan sportspeople stubs
- Paraguayan politician stubs