Francisco Centelles
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Born | January 267, 1961 Playa, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba |
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | High jump |
Juan Francisco Centelles Aizpurúa (born January 26, 1961) is a retired male high jumper from Cuba who competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
He won the British AAA Championships title in the high jump event at the 1984 AAA Championships.[3][4]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Cuba | |||||
| 1981 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. | 1st | High jump | 2.22 m |
| 1982 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Havana, Cuba | 1st | High jump | 2.25 m |
| 1983 | Pan American Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 1st | High jump | 2.29 m |
| World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 15th | High jump | 2.19 m | |
| 1985 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Nassau, Bahamas | 2nd | High jump | 2.30 m |
| 1986 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santiago, Dominican Republic | 1st | High jump | 2.22 m |
| 1987 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Caracas, Venezuela | 2nd | High jump | 2.20 m |
References
- ^ "Juan Centelles". Sports-Reference. Archived from the original on 2012-08-12.
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 15 June 2025.