By San José, Costa Rica — NEW DELHI, INDIA – In a stunning display of power and precision, Costa Rican para-athlete Amalia Ortuño has concluded her debut at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships by shattering two national records and securing top-ten finishes against the world’s best. Her performance in New Delhi not only marks a personal triumph but also elevates the standard for adaptive sports in Costa Rica, signaling the arrival of a formidable new international competitor.
Ortuño’s final event saw her deliver a landmark performance in the F56 class javelin throw. On her second attempt at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, she launched the javelin an incredible 15.32 meters. This throw obliterated her previous personal and national best of 13.87 meters, which was set just months ago in July 2025 in Chula Vista, California. The new record secured her a tenth-place finish globally, a remarkable achievement for a newcomer to the sport.
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Her series of throws in the javelin competition highlighted her consistency and competitive focus. While her first and fifth attempts were ruled null, her valid throws of 15.32, 14.95, 14.40, and 13.49 meters all demonstrated a high level of technical skill. The record-setting second throw was all that was needed to etch her name into the Costa Rican history books and cap off a successful championship campaign.
This achievement in javelin followed an equally impressive debut earlier in the competition in the discus throw. In that event, Ortuño sent the discus flying to a distance of 18.98 meters. This mark not only set another national record but also earned her an eighth-place world ranking, placing her firmly among the global elite in the discipline and showcasing her versatile strength across multiple throwing events.
What makes Ortuño’s accomplishments even more extraordinary is her rapid ascent in the world of para-athletics. She only began competing in Paralympic sports this year, yet has managed to qualify for and excel at the most prestigious international event in the discipline. Her swift progression from a national-level competitor to a world-class athlete in under a year is a testament to her immense talent, work ethic, and strategic preparation.
The foundation for this success was built over years of elite competition in another demanding discipline. Ortuño is a six-time world champion in adapted CrossFit, a sport renowned for requiring immense strength, endurance, and mental fortitude. The discipline and raw power cultivated in the CrossFit arena have clearly provided a powerful competitive advantage, allowing for a seamless and impactful transition into track and field.
Beyond her athletic prowess, Ortuño has established herself as a pivotal figure and a powerful advocate for adaptive sports in Costa Rica and globally. As a motivational speaker and a global inspiration, she uses her platform to challenge perceptions and empower individuals with disabilities. Her success on the world stage provides invaluable visibility for the para-athletics movement in the country, inspiring a new generation of athletes to pursue their goals.
By leaving New Delhi with two national records and two top-ten world finishes, Amalia Ortuño has not just achieved personal milestones; she has redrawn the map for Costa Rican para-athletics. Her performance is a clear statement that she can compete with the very best, setting a new and ambitious benchmark for the future of the sport in the nation.
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