Daimí Pernía
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| Medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | |||
| World Championships | |||
| Gold | 1999 Seville | 400 m hurdles | |
| Bronze | 2001 Edmonton | 400 m hurdles | |
Daimí Pernía (born December 27, 1976 in Pinar del Rio) is a Cuban athlete competing mainly in 400 m hurdles. A former basketball player, she didn't rise to international level until 1999, when she lowered her personal best from 55.51s to 52.89s and even became world champion.
[edit] Personal bests
- 400 metres hurdles - 52.89 (1999)
- 200 metres - 23.43 (1999)
- 400 metres - 51.10 (2001)
[edit] Major achievements
400 m hurdles unless noted.
- 2004 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
- 2003 Pan American Games - silver medal
- 2001 World Championships in Athletics - bronze medal
- 2000 Summer Olympics - fourth place
- 1999 World Championships in Athletics - gold medal (PB 52.89s)
- 1999 Pan American Games - gold medal
- 1999 Pan American Games - gold medal (4x400m relay)
- 1999 World University Games - gold medal
- 1997 World University Games - bronze medal
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Daimí Pernía
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Kim Batten |
Women's 400m Hurdles Best Year Performance 1999 |
Succeeded by Irina Privalova |
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