Jorge Esteban Balliengo (born 5 January 1978 in Rosario, Santa Fe) is an Argentine discus thrower.
He became South American champion in 2005.[1] He also competed at the 2005 World Championships without qualifying for the final round.
Balliengo's personal best throw is 66.32 metres, achieved in April 2006 in Rosario. This is the current Argentine record.[2]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Argentina | |||||
2006 | South American Championships | Tunja, Colombia | 1st | Discus throw | 60.19 m |
2008 | Ibero-American Championships | Iquique, Chile | 1st | Discus throw | 59.43 m |
2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 30th | Discus throw | 58.82 m |
2010 | Ibero-American Championships | San Fernando, Spain | 6th | Discus throw | 56.59 m |
2011 | South American Championships | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 5th | Discus throw | 56.82 m |