Javier Sotomayor Sanabria (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ sotomaˈʝoɾ]; born 13 October 1967) is a Cuban former track and field athlete who specialized in the high jump and is the current world record holder. [2]

2022年3月29日 · If you are or have ever been a fan of track and field games, especially high jump, then the name ‘Javier Sotomayor’ definitely rings a bell. The Cuban born is a retired track and field athlete who while active, set and broke many records in the men’s high jump.

Besides dominating the event on the Grand Prix circuit, Sotomayor recorded wins at the Goodwill Games in St Petersburg on 29 July, and at the World Cup in London on 11 September,...

2023年11月26日 · Javier Sotomayor, the Cuban high jump virtuoso, not only captivated audiences worldwide with his athletic prowess but also set benchmarks in the sport that have endured for decades. Among his most remarkable feats is the world record he set in 1993 when he cleared an astounding 2.45 meters in Salamanca, Spain.

On 27 July 1993, Cuba’s Javier Sotomayor leapt 2.45 m (8 ft 0.45 in) in Salamanca, Spain. No one else has ever jumped above 8 ft (2.44 m). The high jump is one of track and field’s classic events.

2024年4月19日 · Javier Sotomayor lost two opportunities to compete in the Olympic Games in 1984 and 1988 when Cuba joined the boycotts of the Soviet Union and North Korea. Photo: Ricardo López Hevia. Although Cuba left a small window open to reverse the decision if the scenario changed, that never happened.

Javier Sotomayor Sanabria (Limonar, Matanzas, Cuba, 13 de octubre de 1967) es un exatleta cubano, considerado el mejor de la historia en salto de altura. Logró un título olímpico, dos campeonatos mundiales, cuatro en pista cubierta y tres títulos panamericanos, entre otros.

2023年7月25日 · Records are made to broken, world high jump king and international idol Javier Sotomayor said, smiling behind dark glasses as the fierce Caribbean sun beat down on Havana's Pan-American Stadium.

Javier Sotomayor, born on October 13, 1967, in Limonar, Cuba, is a renowned Cuban high jumper who has made a significant impact in the world of athletics. Standing at an impressive height of 1.95 meters, Sotomayor's remarkable athletic abilities have earned him the status of a star.

Javier Sotomayor Sanabria (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ sotomaˈʝor]; born October 13, 1967) is a Cuban former track and field athlete, who specialized in the high jump and is the current world record holder.[1]