María Cristina Betancourt
Cuban discus thrower
About María Cristina Betancourt
Born 1947. María Cristina Betancourt is a Cuban discus thrower.
María Cristina Betancourt Ramírez (born 15 December 1947) is a retired Cuban discus thrower, born in Havana. Her personal best throw was 66.54 metres, achieved in February 1981 in Havana.
In 1983, she was tested positively for doping during the Pan American Games and subsequently received a lifetime ban.
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Who is María Cristina Betancourt?
Cuban discus thrower
When was María Cristina Betancourt born?
María Cristina Betancourt was born on 15 December 1947 in Havana.
What is María Cristina Betancourt's occupation?
María Cristina Betancourt is a discus thrower.
What nationality is María Cristina Betancourt?
María Cristina Betancourt is Cuban.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). María Cristina Betancourt. https://biography.guide/maria-cristina-betancourt/
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