About María Caridad Colón
Born 1958. María Caridad Colón is a Cuban javelin thrower.
María Caridad Colón Rueñes-Salazar (born March 25, 1958) is a former javelin thrower from Cuba who won the gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics, setting a new record.
She lit the flame at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games.
In 2020, Rueñes became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
International competitions 1Representing the Americas
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Frequently asked questions
Who is María Caridad Colón?
Cuban javelin thrower
When was María Caridad Colón born?
María Caridad Colón was born on 25 March 1958 in Baracoa.
What is María Caridad Colón's occupation?
María Caridad Colón is a javelin thrower.
What nationality is María Caridad Colón?
María Caridad Colón is Cuban.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: María Caridad Colón
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). María Caridad Colón. https://biography.guide/maria-caridad-colon/
MLA: "María Caridad Colón." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-caridad-colon/.
Chicago: "María Caridad Colón." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-caridad-colon/.
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