Niurka Montalvo

Cuban-Spanish long jumper Olympic medalist

Niurka Montalvo - Cuban-Spanish long jumper Olympic medalist
Born

June 4th, 1968
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

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A long jumper competed internationally for Cuba and Spain. Gained significant recognition during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Achieved a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Set a personal best of 7.42 meters in 1998, ranking among the top long jumpers of the time. Won multiple national championships and participated in various World Championships.

Won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics

Set a personal best of 7.42 meters in 1998

Competed in multiple World Championships

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