About Antonio González
Born 1956. Antonio González is a Cuban javelin thrower.
Antonio González (born 13 July 1956) is a Cuban former javelin thrower. He set a personal best of in 1982 (with the old javelin design). He was a silver medallist at the 1979 Pan American Games (behind winner Duncan Atwood by only four centimetres) and was bronze medallist at the 1979 IAAF World Cup.
He won his first international medal as a teenager, taking the silver behind compatriot Reinaldo Patterson at the 1975 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics. He won his sole regional title at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games with a games record throw of . He returned four years later to take the bronze medal.
International competitions 1Representing the Americas
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Who is Antonio González?
Cuban male javelin thrower
When was Antonio González born?
Antonio González was born on 13 July 1956.
What is Antonio González's occupation?
Antonio González is a javelin thrower.
What nationality is Antonio González?
Antonio González is Cuban.
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· DBpedia: Antonio González (javelin thrower)
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