Javier Sotomayor
Javier Sotomayor is a retired Cuban high jumper, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Born on November 13, 1967, in Limonar, Cuba, he set the world record for high jump at 2.45 meters in 1992, a record that still stands today. Sotomayor's illustrious career includes multiple Olympic and World Championship medals, making him a legendary figure in athletics. His remarkable technique and consistency on the field have inspired countless athletes and left a lasting impact on the sport.
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Sotomayor, máximo vencedor cubano en la historia de la Encuesta, con cinco coronas, fue celebrada como puente entre el ayer glorioso y el presente que todavía bebe de su legado.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-01-11
Javier Sotomayor is recognized as the world record holder in high jump and has won the most Latin American consultations.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-12-24
Javier Sotomayor is honored as the top Cuban winner of the survey.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-28
Javier Sotomayor is recognized as the record holder in high jump and the top Cuban winner of the Latin American survey.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-23
Javier Sotomayor, the current world record holder in high jump, presented Zoran Mihajlov with an award at the 2023 World Championships.
Зоран Михајлов: Наградата ми дава нова сила
North Macedonia· 2025-11-17
Javier Sotomayor is a Cuban Olympic champion and world record holder in high jump, recently awarded the GLORIA Legend of Ibero-American Sport.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-17
Javier Sotomayor set the world record in high jump in 1993.
Окупація, неідеальний Херсон та мовчання росіян – інтерв'ю з призером ЧС з легкої атлетики Андрієм Проценком
Ukraine· 2025-03-21
Javier Sotomayor set the world record in high jump in Salamanca in 1993.
¿Qué se sabe del regreso de Yulimar Rojas a las pistas?
Venezuela· 2025-03-08
Javier Sotomayor set the world record in high jump in the same city where Yulimar Rojas will compete.
Yulimar Rojas vuelve a las competiciones el domingo en Salamanca tras larga ausenciaVenezuela· 2025-03-04
