About Aurora Cunha
Born 1959. Aurora Cunha is a Portuguese athletics competitor, long-distance runner and marathon runner.
Aurora Cunha (born 31 May 1959, in Ronfe, near Guimarães) is a retired long-distance runner from Portugal, living in Póvoa de Varzim. From 1984 to 1992 she represented her native country in three consecutive Olympic Games. Cunha's greatest successes were in road running, at which she was a three-time World Champion. She also won several marathons during her career, including Paris, Tokyo (1988), Chicago (1990) and Rotterdam (1992).
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Who is Aurora Cunha?
athletics competitor
When was Aurora Cunha born?
Aurora Cunha was born on 31 May 1959 in Ronfe.
What is Aurora Cunha's occupation?
Aurora Cunha is an athletics competitor, long-distance runner and marathon runner.
What nationality is Aurora Cunha?
Aurora Cunha is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aurora Cunha. https://biography.guide/aurora-cunha/
MLA: "Aurora Cunha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aurora-cunha/.
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