title: Policarpio Calizaya
text: # Policarpio Calizaya
  
  Policarpio Calizaya Huaca (born September 10, 1962) is a retired long-distance runner from Bolivia, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He was the oldest member at the 1996 Summer Olympics for Bolivia, and carried the flag at the opening ceremony.
  
  ## Achievements
  
  | Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Representing Bolivia ||||||
  | 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | — | Marathon | DNF |
  | 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 36th (h) | 10,000 m | 30:35.01 |
  | 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 9th | 5000 m | 14:28.24 |
  | 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 8th | 10,000 m | 31:17.94 |
  | 1992 | Ibero-American Championships | Seville, Spain | 11th | 5000 m | 15:08.59 |
  | 1992 | Ibero-American Championships | Seville, Spain | — | 10,000 m | DNF |
  | 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 38th (h) | 5000 m | 15:02.02 |
  | 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 45th (h) | 10,000 m | 30:27.01 |
  | 1995 | Pan American Games | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 17th | Marathon | 2:30:41 |
  | 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 91st | Marathon | 2:33:08 |
  