Alejandro Herrera (athlete)
Cuban triple jumper (born 1958)
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Alejandro Herrera Leal (born 21 April 1958) is a Cuban athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Herrera Leal |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Born | 21 April 1958 Wajay, Cuba |
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple jump |
His personal best in the triple jump is 16.90 metres set in 1980. His older brother, Armando Herrera, was also a triple jumper.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Cuba | |||||
| 1977 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Xalapa, Mexico | 2nd | Triple jump | 15.66 m |
| 1978 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Medellín, Colombia | 3rd | Triple jump | 16.10 m |
| 1979 | Pan American Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 4th | Triple jump | 16.46 m |
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | – | Triple jump | NM |
| 1981 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2nd | Triple jump | 16.29 m |
| 1982 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Havana, Cuba | 6th | Long jump | 7.57 m |
