María Lourdes Ruiz
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FullnameMaría Lourdes Ruiz Obando
Nickname
LulaDied6 February 2025 (aged 59)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | María Lourdes Ruiz Obando |
Nickname | Lula |
| Born | 15 October 1965 |
| Died | 6 February 2025 (aged 59) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Discus throw, shot put |
María Lourdes Ruiz Obando (15 October 1965 – 6 February 2025) was a Nicaraguan athlete who specialised in the discus throw.[2] She represented her country at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo without advancing to the final.
Apart from athletics she also competed in weightlifting. Ruiz died on 6 February 2025, at the age of 59.[3]