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Encyclopedia > Alberto Juantorena
Olympic medal record
Men’s athletics
Gold 1976 Montreal 400 m
Gold 1976 Montreal 800 m

Alberto Juantorena Danger (born December 3, 1950) is a former Cuban track athlete. At the 1976 Summer Olympics, White Lightning became the first athlete to win both the 400 and 800 m. Athletics has been contested at every Summer Olympics since the birth of the modern Olympic movement at the 1896 Summer Olympics. ... The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, were held in 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... At the 1976 Summer Olympics thirty-seven athletics events were contested Overall Athletics rankings at the 1976 Olympics Medal Winners Mens 100 m Mens 200 m Mens 400 m Mens 800 m Mens 1500 m Mens 5000 m Mens 10000 m Mens... The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, were held in 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... At the 1976 Summer Olympics thirty-seven athletics events were contested Overall Athletics rankings at the 1976 Olympics Medal Winners Mens 100 m Mens 200 m Mens 400 m Mens 800 m Mens 1500 m Mens 5000 m Mens 10000 m Mens... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... A womens 400 metre hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, were held in 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ...


Born in Santiago de Cuba, Juantorena first played basketball, until he was discovered by a Polish track coach, Zygmunt Zabierzowski, who convinced him to start running. Only a year later, Juantorena was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 m event at the Munich Olympics (1972). Santiago de Cuba is the capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province in eastern Cuba. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. ...


He became better known in the next years, winning a gold medal at the World University Games (1973) and a silver at the 1975 Pan American Games, both in the 400 m. He only seriously took up running the 800 m in 1976, but few thought he was a serious candidate for the Olympic gold that year. The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes, by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). ... The Pan American Games are a multi-sport event, held every four years between competitors from all nations of the Americas. ...


However, Juantorena made it to the Olympic final, and led the field for most of the race, eventually winning in a world record time of 1:43.50. Three days later, he also won the 400 m final, setting a low-altitude world record of 44.26. A world record is the best performance in a certain discipline, usually a sports event. ...


Juantorena, now known at home as El Caballo (the horse), continued his career, although he would never reach the same level as in Montreal. He just missed out on a medal in the 400 m at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, placing fourth. At the 1983 World Championships, his last international appearance in a major event, he broke his foot when he stepped on the inside of the track after qualifying in the first round of the 800m. Juantorena later served as the Vice Minister of Sports for Cuba. Badge, released in the USSR The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow in the Soviet Union. ...


Trivia

Alberto Juantorena became known as El Cabello " The Horse" after winning the 400 and 800 meters in the Olympics.

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External Links and References

Alberto Juantorena at Olympic.org

Olympic champions in men's 400 m
1896: Tom Burke | 1900: Maxey Long | 1904: Harry Hillman | 1906: Paul Pilgrim | Wyndham Halswelle | 1912: Charles Reidpath | 1920: Bevil Rudd | 1924: Eric Liddell | 1928: Ray Barbuti | 1932: Bill Carr | 1936: Archie Williams | 1948: Arthur Wint | 1952: George Rhoden | 1956: Charlie Jenkins | 1960: Otis Davis | 1964: Michael Larrabee | 1968: Lee Evans | 1972: Vincent Matthews | 1976: Alberto Juantorena | 1980: Viktor Markin | 1984: Alonzo Babers | 1988: Steve Lewis | 1992: Quincy Watts | 1996: Michael Johnson | 2000: Michael Johnson | 2004: Jeremy Wariner
Olympic champions in men's 800 m

1896: Teddy Flack | 1900: Alfred Tysoe | 1904: Jim Lightbody | 1906: Paul Pilgrim | 1908: Mel Sheppard | 1912: Ted Meredith | 1920: Albert Hill | 1924: Douglas Lowe | 1928: Douglas Lowe | 1932: Thomas Hampson | 1936: John Woodruff | 1948: Mal Whitfield | 1952: Mal Whitfield | 1956: Tom Courtney | 1960: Peter Snell | 1964: Peter Snell | 1968: Ralph Doubell | 1972: Dave Wottle | 1976: Alberto Juantorena | 1980: Steve Ovett | 1984: Joaquim Cruz | 1988: Paul Ereng | 1992: William Tanui | 1996: Vebjørn Rodal | 2000: Nils Schumann | 2004: Yuriy Borzakovskiy This is the complete list of mens Olympic medalists in athletics from 1896 to 2004. ... Thomas Edward Burke (January 15, 1875 – February 14, 1929) was an American athlete. ... Maxwell Washburn Maxey Long (October 16, 1878 – March 4, 1959) was an American athlete, winner of 400 m at the 1900 Summer Olympics. ... Harry Hillman Harry Livingston Hillman Jr. ... Paul Harry Pilgrim (October 26, 1883 - January 8, 1958) was an American athlete, winner of three gold medals at the 1904 and 1906 Summer Olympics. ... Wyndham Halswelle (May 30, 1882 – March 31, 1915) was a Scottish athlete, winner of the controversial 400 m run at the 1908 Summer Olympics. ... Charles Decker Reidpath (September 20, 1889 – October 21, American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics. ... Bevil Gordon DUrban Rudd (October 5, 1894 – February 2, 1948) was a South African athlete, the 1920 Olympic Champion in the 400 m. ... Eric Henry Liddell, circa 1923. ... Raymond J. Ray Barbuti (June 12, 1905 – July 8, 1988) was an American athlete and American football player, winner of two gold medals at the 1928 Summer Olympics. ... William Arthur Bill Carr (October 24, 1909 – January 14, 1966) was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1932. ... Archibald Franklin Archie Williams (May 1, 1915 – June 24, 1993) was an American athlete and teacher, winner of 400 m run at the 1936 Summer Olympics. ... Arthur Stanley Wint (March 25, 1920 – October 19, 1992) was the first Jamaican Olympic gold medallist, winning the 400 m at 1948 Summer Olympics. ... Vincent George Rhoden (born December 13, 1926) is a former Jamaican athlete, winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1952. ... Charles Lamont Charlie Jenkins (born January 7, 1934) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1956 Summer Olympics. ... Michael Denny Mike Larrabee (December 2, 1933 – April 22, 2003) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics. ... Lee Edward Evans (born February 25, 1947) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics. ... Vincent Edward Vince Matthews (born December 16, 1947) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics and 1972 Summer Olympics. ... Viktor Fedorovich Markin (Виктор Федорович Маркин) (born February 27, 1957) is a former Soviet athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics. ... Alonzo C. Babers (born October 31, American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics. ... Steven Earl Steve Lewis (born May 16, 1969) is a former American athlete, winner of three gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics and 1992 Summer Olympics. ... Quincy D. Watts (born June 19, 1970) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics. ... Michael Johnson Michael Duane Johnson, (born September 13, 1967), is a U.S. former sprinter who holds world records in the 200 m (19. ... Michael Johnson Michael Duane Johnson, (born September 13, 1967), is a U.S. former sprinter who holds world records in the 200 m (19. ... Jeremy Wariner (born January 31, 1984 in Irving, Texas) is an American track athlete. ... This is the complete list of mens Olympic medalists in athletics from 1896 to 2004. ... Teddy Flack Edwin Harold Teddy Flack (November 5, 1873 – January 10, 1935) was an Australian athlete. ... Alfred Edward Tysoe (March 21, 1874 – October 26, 1901) was a British athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1900 Olympic Games. ... James Davies Jim Lightbody (March 15, 1882 – March 2, 1953) was an American middle distance runner, winner of six Olympic medals in the early 20th century. ... Paul Harry Pilgrim (October 26, 1883 - January 8, 1958) was an American athlete, winner of three gold medals at the 1904 and 1906 Summer Olympics. ... Melvin Whinfield Mel Sheppard (September 5, 1883 - January 4, 1942) was an American athlete, winner of four gold medals at the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics. ... James Edwin Ted Meredith (November 14, 1891 - November 2, 1957) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics. ... For the First World War soldier, winner of the Victoria Cross, see Albert Hill VC. Albert George Hill ( March 24, 1889 – January 8, 1969) was a British athlete, winner of two Olympic gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics. ... Douglas Gordon Arthur Lowe (August 7, 1902 – March 30, 1981) was a British athlete, a double winner of 800 m at the Olympic Games. ... Douglas Gordon Arthur Lowe (August 7, 1902 – March 30, 1981) was a British athlete, a double winner of 800 m at the Olympic Games. ... Thomas Hampson (October 28, 1907 – September 4, 1965) was a British athlete, winner of the 800 m at the 1932 Summer Olympics. ... John Youie Woodruff (born July 5, 1915 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania) is a former American athlete, winner of 800 m at the 1936 Summer Olympics. ... Malvin Greston Mal Whitfield (born October 11, 1924) is a former American athlete, a double winner of 800 m at the Olympic Games. ... Malvin Greston Mal Whitfield (born October 11, 1924) is a former American athlete, a double winner of 800 m at the Olympic Games. ... Thomas William Tom Courtney (born August 17, 1933) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1956 Summer Olympics. ... Peter George Snell (born December 17, 1938), is a former New Zealand athlete. ... Peter George Snell (born December 17, 1938), is a former New Zealand athlete. ... Ralph D. Doubell (born February 11, 1945) is a former Australian athlete, winner of 800 m at the 1968 Summer Olympics. ... David James Dave Wottle (born August 7, 1950) is a former American athlete, winner of 800 m at the 1972 Summer Olympics. ... Image:SteveOvett. ... Joaquim Carvalho Cruz (born March 12, 1963) is a former Brazilian athlete, winner of the 800 m at the 1984 Summer Olympics. ... Paul Ereng (born August 22, 1967) is a former Kenyan athlete, surprise winner of 800 m at the 1988 Summer Olympics. ... William Kiptarus Tanui (born February 22, 1964) is a former Kenyan athlete, winner of 800 m at the 1992 Summer Olympics. ... Vebjørn Rodal (born September 16, 1972) is a former Norwegian middle distance athlete, his career high point coming when he won the gold medal in the 800 m at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Nils Schumann (born May 20, 1978) is a German athlete, winner of the 800 m at the 2000 Summer Olympics. ... Yuriy Mikhailovich Borzakovskiy (Russian: Юрий Михайлович Борзаковский) (born 12 April, 1981 in Kratovo, Russia) is a Russian athlete. ...


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Sprintic.com | Track and Field Athletes | Alberto Juantorena Danger (251 words)
Cuban athlete Alberto Juantorena Danger was born on December 3, 1950.
However, Juantorena made it to the Olympic final, and lead the field for most of the race, eventually winning in a world record time of 1:43.50.
Juantorena, now known at home as El Caballo (the horse), continued his career, although he would never reach the same level as in Montreal.
Alberto Juantorena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (258 words)
Alberto Juantorena Danger (born November 21, 1950) is a former Cuban athlete.
Only a year later, Juantorena was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 m event at the Munich Olympics (1972).
However, Juantorena made it to the Olympic final, and lead the field for most of the race, eventually winning in a world record time of 1.43,50.
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