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Cuba achieved its first medal at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo after discus thrower Silinda O. Morales earned a commendable bronze medal.
The 25-year-old Cuban threw the disc for a distance of 67.25 meters to secure a spot on the podium behind the American Valarie Allman (69.49) and the representative from the Netherlands, Jorinde Van Klinken (67.50).
Behind the 25-year-old Antillean, there were the Swedish Vanessa Kamga (66.61) and the Croatian Sandra Elkasevic (65.82).
It was a highly difficult test where 8 athletes surpassed the 65-meter mark.
Cuba reaffirms its dominance in women's discus throw at world championships with 8 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze) and ranks eighth in the historical medal table by nation with 22 gold, 25 silver, and 17 bronze medals.
The delegation from the island for the 20th World Athletics Championships in Tokyo is made up of 17 athletes.
This morning, hurdler Greisys Roble qualified for the semifinal of the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 12.84 seconds, finishing third in her heat.
In the 400 meters flat, the experienced Roxana Gómez also qualified for the semifinals with her season-best time of 50.35.
Frequently asked questions about Cuba's performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025
Who is Silinda Morales and what achievement did she obtain at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships?
Silinda Morales is a Cuban discus thrower who won the bronze medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a throw of 67.25 meters, contributing to Cuba's tradition of success in women's discus throwing.
How does Cuba rank in the historical medal table of world athletics championships?
Cuba ranks eighth in the historical medal table by nations in world athletics championships, with a total of 22 gold medals, 25 silver medals, and 17 bronze medals. In the women's discus throw, Cuba has achieved a total of 8 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze).
What other Cuban athletes stood out at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships?
In addition to Silinda Morales, hurdler Greisys Roble and runner Roxana Gómez also performed well at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Greisys Roble qualified for the semifinals of the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 12.84 seconds, and Roxana Gómez advanced to the semifinals in the 400 meters flat with her best time of the year, 50.35 seconds.
What implications does the success of Cuban athletes have in the current context of sports in Cuba?
The success of Cuban athletes, such as Silinda Morales, reinforces the tradition and potential of Cuban athletics on international stages. However, this achievement occurs in a context where many Cuban sportspeople have chosen to leave the delegation in search of better opportunities outside the island, reflecting the complex sports and social landscape that Cuba is currently facing.
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