Bertha Chiu
Mexican javelin thrower and multi-sport athlete (1933–2009)
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Bertha Chiu Núñez (22 August 1933 – 16 September 2009) was a Mexican athlete who specilaised in the javelin throw. She won multiple medals at regional level including bronze at the 1951 Pan American Games.[2] In addition to athletics she also practised basketball and softball.
FullnameBertha Chiu Núñez
BornAugust 22, 1933
Chihuahua City, Mexico[1]
DiedSeptember 16, 2009 (aged 76)[1]
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
SportAthletics, basketball, softball
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bertha Chiu Núñez |
| Born | August 22, 1933 Chihuahua City, Mexico[1] |
| Died | September 16, 2009 (aged 76)[1] Ciudad Juárez, Mexico |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics, basketball, softball |
Event(s) | Javelin throw, discus throw |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Mexico | |||||
| 1950 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 2nd | Javelin throw | 34.33 m |
| 1951 | Pan American Games | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 11th | Discus throw | 28.31 m |
| 3rd | Javelin throw | 37.97 m | |||
| 1954 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | Javelin throw | 38.43 m |
| 1955 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 7th | Javelin throw | 36.69 m |
| 1959 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 4th | Discus throw | 30.74 m |
| 1st | Javelin throw | 35.21 m | |||
| 1960 | Ibero-American Games | Santiago, Chile | – | High jump | NM |
| 7th | Long jump | 4.77 m | |||
| 1962 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Kingston, Jamaica | 3rd | Javelin throw | 35.63 m |
