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His speed broke a 37-year silence. Andy Martínez emerged in Peruvian athletics as a story of overcoming that reached its peak when he broke the record for the 100 meters dash. In 2014, he surpassed Fernando Acevedo's record of 10.43, which had stood since 1977, with a time of 10.30, and two years later he improved it again with 10.28 in Bolivia. Thus, the Peruvian 'Lightning' made history for his country.