Armando Orozco

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Guillermo Armando Orozco Valera (born 31 January 1958) is a Cuban former hammer thrower who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1]

His personal best in the event is 74.74 metres.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Cuba
1974 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships
Maracaibo, Venezuela
2nd Discus throw 39.76 m
1st Hammer throw 62.84 m
1978 Central American and Caribbean Games
Medellín, Colombia
1st Hammer throw 69.86 m
1979 Pan American Games San Juan, Puerto Rico 2nd Hammer throw 68.48 m
World Cup
Montreal, Canada
5th Hammer throw
69.62 m
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1980 Olympic Games
Moscow, Soviet Union
11th Hammer throw 68.68 m

1Representing the Americas

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Armando Orozco". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2012.