María Luisa Vilca

María Luisa Vilca was a Peruvian track and field athlete who specialised as a sprinter. In 1969 Vilca won bronze in the 100 metres at the South American Athletics Championships in Quito. One year later she competed at the Bolivarian Games where she won silver in the 100 metres, setting a national record in the process, along with silver in the long jump. In 1971 Vilca took part in her home edition of the South American Athletics Championships in Lima, winning gold in the 100 metres, silver in the 4 x 100 metres relay, and bronze in the pentathlon. That same year she placed seventh in the final of the 100 metres at the Pan American Games. Her consistent results earned her a spot on the Olympic team for the 1972 Games in München, running in both the 100 and 200 metres. For recognition of her sporting achievements Vilca was honoured with the Sports Laurels of Peru in 1976.

Personal Bests: 100 – 11.85 (1972); 200 – 24.41 (1972).