Fabian Jara
Édgar Fabian Jara Dohmann (born 8 January 1993) is a Paraguayan Javelin Thrower. He represents the University of Texas in the USA and also Sol de América in Paraguay. Jara was coached by Olympic Athlete Claudio Escauriza and South American record holder and Olympic Athlete Edgar Baumann.[1][1]
Education
Jara attended High School at Colegio Goethe in Paraguay, where he received a distinguished student award all four years of high school. He was later a student at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a degree in Economics and a minor in Statistics in May 2017, and also majoring in Masters of Science in Finance.[1]
Personal life
Jara is the son of Edgar Jara and Erica Dohmann. He was two siblings, Gaspar Jara and Gustavo Jara. Jara can also speak in Spanish, German, Portugues and Paraguayan Guaraní.[1] He was also coached by Claudio Escauriza.[1]
Trajectory
2012
Jara competed at the 2012 South American Under-23 Championships. The only Paraguayan thrower in the event, he reached a maximum mark of 65.72 metres and concluded in 6th position, whilst Argentine Braian Toledo finished in 1st place with a throw of 78.49 metres.
2013
In 2013, he was trained by South American record holder Edgar Baumann.[2]
At the 2013 Paraguayan Athletics Championships, Jara threw 63.45 metres, second behind Víctor Fatecha who reached 74 metres. He also achieved 6.22 metres in Long Jump.
2014
In 2014, Jara was one of three Paraguayan throwers to reach over 70 metres, including Víctor Fatecha and Larson Giovanni Diaz Martinez.[3]
Athletics at the 2014 South American Games in March, 6th placed Jara threw a seasonal best of 72.35 metres, four metres less than 1st place, which was achieved by compatriot Víctor Fatecha who threw 76.09 metres.
At the 2014 South American Under-23 Championships in October, Jara achieved 68.78 metres. Throwing just over two metres more than compatriot Larson Díaz.
2015
In 2015, Jara appeared at the Sol de América Tournament in Asunción, the tournament hosted by his club of the same name.
Competitions
International competitions
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Paraguay | |||||
2012 | 2012 South American Under-23 Championships | São Paulo, Brazil | 6th | Javelin Throw | 65.72m |
2014 | 2014 South American Games | Santiago, Chile | 6th | Javelin Throw | 72.35m |
2014 | 2014 South American Under-23 Championships | Montevideo, Uruguay | 3rd | Javelin Throw | 68.78m |
National competitions
Seasonal bests
- 2013 - 71.25 m
- 2014 - 74.25 m (PB)
Personal best
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Fabian Jara Dohmann - 2013-14 Track & Field / Cross Country: Men Roster - Texas Athletics". www.texassports.com. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ "UNO Track & Field Signs 18 During Spring Signing Period". University of New Orleans. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ Color, ABC. "Paraguay Marathon Club campeón 2014 - Deportes - ABC Color". Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ "IAAF: Edgar Fabián Jara - Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 21 September 2018.