Javier Benítez (born 30 June 1976) is an Argentine former athlete specializing in the pole vault. He won multiple medals on continental level.

His personal best jump is 5.40 metres from 2001. He retired from competition in 2011.[1]

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing   Argentina
1999 South American Championships Bogotá, Colombia 2nd 5.00 m
2000 Ibero-American Championships Rio de Janeiro, Brazil NM
2001 South American Championships Manaus, Brazil 1st 5.40 m
Universiade Beijing, China NM
2002 Ibero-American Championships Guatemala City, Guatemala 1st 5.25 m
2003 South American Championships Barquisimeto, Venezuela 2nd 5.20 m
Pan American Games Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 4th 5.35 m
2004 Ibero-American Championships Huelva, Spain NM
2005 South American Championships Cali, Colombia 2nd 5.20 m
2006 Ibero-American Championships Ponce, Puerto Rico 4th 5.25 m
South American Championships Tunja, Colombia 2nd 5.35 m
2007 South American Championships São Paulo, Brazil 3rd 5.20 m
Pan American Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil NM

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