Lois Maikel Martínez

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Martíne and the second or maternal family name is González.

Lois Maikel Martínez González (born 3 June 1981) is a male discus thrower from Cuba. His personal best throw is 67.45 metres, achieved in July 2005 in Havana.[1]

He finished sixth at the 2002 World Junior Championships. He also competed at the 2003 World Championships and the 2004 Olympic Games without qualifying for the final round.[1] On the regional level he won the bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games[2] and the silver medal at the 2005 Central American and Caribbean Championships.[3] He became Cuban champion in 2002 and 2006, having a rivalry with Alexis Elizalde and Frank Casañas.[4]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Cuba
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 29th 57.18 m
2005 Central American and Caribbean Championships Nassau, Bahamas 2nd 59.35 m

References

  1. ^ a b IAAF profile for Lois Maikel Martínez
  2. ^ "Pan American Games". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/pag.htm. Retrieved 5 May 2009. 
  3. ^ "Central American and Caribbean Championships (Men)". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/cacc.htm. Retrieved 5 May 2009. 
  4. ^ "Cuban Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/cub.htm. Retrieved 4 May 2009.