About Bertha Díaz
Lived 1936 – 2019 (aged 83). Bertha Díaz was a Cuban athletics competitor.
Julia Berta Díaz Hernández (October 1, 1936 – November 20, 2019), known as Berta Díaz, was a sprinter from Cuba, who also competed in the long jump and the hurdling events during her career. She represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. She was born in Havana, Ciudad de la Habana. She was the first woman to represent Cuba at the Olympics.
International competitions
Personal bests 80 metres hurdles – 10.7 (1963)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bertha Díaz?
Cuban athlete
When was Bertha Díaz born?
Bertha Díaz was born on 1 October 1936 in Havana.
When did Bertha Díaz die?
Bertha Díaz died on 20 November 2019 in Miami.
What was Bertha Díaz's occupation?
Bertha Díaz was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bertha Díaz?
Bertha Díaz was Cuban.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bertha Díaz. https://biography.guide/bertha-diaz/
MLA: "Bertha Díaz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bertha-diaz/.
Chicago: "Bertha Díaz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bertha-diaz/.
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