David Giralt
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David Giralt (born 28 June 1959) is a Cuban long jumper.
His personal best jump was 8.22 metres, achieved in August 1979 in Montreal. [1]
After retiring, he has moved into coaching. He coaches Dailenys Alcántara, a triple jumper who holds the world age-15 best performance of 14.21 metres.[2]
He is the father of triple jumper Arnie David Girat.[2]
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Ponce, Puerto Rico | 1st | |
| 1978 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Medellín, Colombia | 1st | |
| 1979 | Pan American Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 2nd | |
| 1981 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. | 2nd |
[edit] References
- ^ World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001)
- ^ a b Mulkeen, Jon. "Alcántara's quest for success in Bydgoszcz and beyond", IAAF.org, 3 June 2008. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
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