Norberto Téllez

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Olympic medal record
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Silver Barcelona 1992 4x400 m Relay

Norberto Téllez (born January 22, 1972 in Rodas, Cienfuegos) is a retired Cuban runner.

Originally a 400 metres runner who also enjoyed success in 4 x 400 metres relay, winning the silver medal at the 1992 Olympics, Téllez later converted to the 800 metres distance. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he ran in 1:42.85 and thereby improved the national record of Alberto Juantorena. Alas, this wasn't enough to secure a medal as he finished in fourth place. A silver medal from the 1997 World Championships was his best result thereafter.

[edit] Major achievements

800 metres unless noted.

  • 1999 World Championships - fourth place
  • 1999 Pan American Games - silver medal
  • 1998 Central American and Caribbean Games - gold medal
  • 1998 Central American and Caribbean Games - gold medal (4x400 m relay)
  • 1997 World Championships - silver medal
  • 1996 Summer Olympics - fourth place
  • 1995 Pan American Games - gold medal (400 metres)
  • 1995 Pan American Games - gold medal (4x400 m relay)
  • 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games - gold medal (400 metres)
  • 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games - gold medal (4x400 m relay)
  • 1992 Summer Olympics - silver medal (4x400 m relay)
  • 1990 World Junior Championships - bronze medal

[edit] Personal bests

  • 200 metres - 21.10 (1994)
  • 400 metres - 45.27 (1994)
  • 800 metres - 1:42.85 (1996)

[edit] External links

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