Carlos Hernández (weightlifter, born 1972)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Calderón.
Carlos Hernández
Personal information
BornJune 8, 1972 (1972-06-08) (age 52)
Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing  Cuba
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1995 Mar del Plata Middle-Heavyweight
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg Middle-Heavyweight

Carlos Alexis Hernández Calderón (born June 8, 1972 in Ciego de Ávila) is a retired male weightlifter from Cuba. He competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics, finishing in sixth place in the overall-rankings of the men's middle-heavyweight division. He twice won a gold medal at the Pan American Games: 1995 and 1999.

References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Carlos Hernández". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.


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