Alberto Juantorena

Cuban middle-distance runner, Olympic gold medalist

Alberto Juantorena - Cuban middle-distance runner, Olympic gold medalist
Born

December 3rd, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

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A prominent middle-distance runner, achieved success in both the 400 meters and 800 meters. Won two gold medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, becoming the first man in Olympic history to win both events in the same Games. Set a world record in the 800 meters with a time of 1:43.50, which stood for 17 years. Competed in various international championships, consistently performing at a high level throughout the 1970s.

Winning gold in the 400m at the 1976 Olympics

Winning gold in the 800m at the 1976 Olympics

Setting a world record in the 800m

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