Yasmani Copello
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| Nationality | Cuban/Turkish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 April 1987 Cuba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Turkey | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | 400m hurdles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Enka SK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Yasmani Copello Escobar (born 15 April 1987) is a Cuban-born track and field hurdler who represents Turkey internationally. His personal best for the 400 metres hurdles is 47.81 seconds, set in the final of the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin.
While representing Cuba he won a silver medal at the
Career
- In Cuba
He began competing at national level in Cuba as a teenager in 2006. That year he placed fourth in the
At the 2009 ALBA Games he repeated his finishes of two years earlier, coming second to Cisneros before sharing in a relay victory.[6] His return at the 2009 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics was less successful however, as he finished out of the medals in fifth place – the medallists, Javier Culson, Félix Sánchez and Jehue Gordon were all finalists at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics.[7] That year brought new heights in performance, however, as in February in Havana he ran 21.44 seconds for the 200 metres, 46.77 seconds for the 400 m, and 49.56 seconds for the 400 m hurdles.[1]
Copello competing sparingly in 2010, with highlights being a second place at Cuba's
- In Turkey
He opted for Turkish nationality in October 2013, and on 30 April 2014, he became eligible to represent Turkey internationally.[9]
Personal bests
- 200 metres – 21.44 seconds (2009)
- 400 metres – 46.77 seconds (2009)
- 110 metres hurdles – 14.35A seconds (2008)
- 400 metres hurdles (outdoor) – 47.81 seconds (2018)
- 400 metres hurdles (indoor) – 49.54 seconds (2013)
References
- ^ a b c Yasmani Copelloescobar. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 27 June 2014.
- ^ II Juegos del ALBA 2007. AthleCAC. Retrieved on 27 June 2014.
- ^ Relevos 4 x 400 m – M Final. IberoAmericano. Retrieved on 27 June 2014.
- ^ Campeonato CAC de Atletismo 2008. AthleCAC. Retrieved on 27 June 2014.
- ^ Delegación Cubana a Beijing-2008. Granma. Retrieved on 27 June 2014.
- ^ III Juegos Deportivos del ALBA – Boletin Final – Resultados de Finales por deportes. Juegos ALBA. Retrieved on 27 June 2014.
- ^ 2009 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics Results. Inder. Retrieved on 27 June 2014.
- ^ Vazel, Pierre-Jean (13 February 2013). Talay, Osaghae and Ahoure victorious in Val de Reuil. IAAF. Retrieved on 2014-06-27.
- ^ Transfers of allegiance. IAAF (27 May 2014). Retrieved on 2014-06-27.
