Leonel Suárez
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Suárez and the second or maternal family name is Fajardo.
Leonel Suárez Fajardo (born September 1, 1987) is a decathlete from Cuba. He was bronze medalist in the event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, 2008 Summer Olympics and silver medalist at the 2009 World Championships. He won a third consecutive global medal at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics, taking bronze.
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Full name | Leonel Suárez Fajardo |
Nationality | Cuba |
Born | (1987-09-01) 1 September 1987 (age 36) Holguin, Cuba |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
Weight | 78 kg (172 lb)[1] |
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Sport | Athletics |
Event | Decathlon / Heptathlon |
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Updated on 4 July 2013 |
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He was born in Santiago de Cuba. His personal best for the decathlon is 8654 points (which set in Havana, winning the 2009 Central American and Caribbean Championships).