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Belsy Laza

Belsy Laza

CUBCUBWomen
Birth dateJun 5, 1967
BirthplaceGuantánamo, Cuba
Height1.74 m
Weight96 kg

Belsy Laza Muñoz (born 5 June 1967) is a retired Cuban shot putter. Her personal best put was 20.96 metres, achieved in May 1992 in Mexico City. This is the current North America, Central America and the Caribbean (NACAC) record.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.96
#35 all-time
1999 season best
18.71
Jun 6, 1999 · Ciudad de México (MEX)
1999 season best
Last competition
Winnipeg Pan American Games
Jul 27, 1999 · 17.69
Winnipeg Pan American Games
Record
Area record · Shot Put 20.96
Area record
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Shot Put 20.96 (#35 all-time), 1999 season best 18.71 (Jun 6, 1999, Ciudad de México (MEX)) · Last competition: Winnipeg Pan American Games, Jul 27, 1999, 17.69 · Area record (Shot Put) · 59 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
SP
18.71-Jun 6, 1999
↑
Ciudad de México (MEX)
1998
SP
18.29-Jul 31, 1998
↑
La Habana (CUB)
1997
SP
17.60-Jun 15, 1997
↑
Cuban Championships
1996
SP
18.76-Mar 2, 1996
↑
Pinar del Rio (CUB)
1994
SP
19.07-Sep 10, 1994
↑
London IAAF World Cup
1993
SP
19.27-Aug 15, 1993
↑
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
SP
20.96-May 2, 1992
↑
Ciudad de México (MEX)
1991
SP
18.91-Mar 10, 1991
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1989
SP
19.98-Jun 24, 1989
↑
Luzern (SUI)
1988
SP
19.34-Jun 2, 1988
↑
Zagreb (CRO)

1999

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.69-Jul 27Winnipeg Pan American Games
SP
18.49-Jun 19Ciudad de México IMSS Grand Prix, Ciudad de México
SP
18.71-Jun 6Ciudad de México
SP
18.10-May 18Cuban Championships
SP
17.68-May 15La Habana Barrientos Memorial, La Habana
SP
17.92-Feb 19La Habana
SP
18.55-Feb 12La Habana
SP
17.88-Feb 6La Habana

1998

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.29-Jul 31Cuban Championships, La Habana
SP
18.23-Jun 26La Habana
SP
18.05-May 23Ciudad de México IMSS Grand Prix, Ciudad de México
SP
18.13-May 15La Habana Barrientos Memorial, La Habana
SP
17.78-Mar 4La Habana

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.60-Jun 15Cuban Championships

1996

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.40-Aug 2The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
SP
18.61-Jul 31The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
SP
18.40-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
SP
18.61-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
SP
18.57-Jul 6Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henáres
SP
18.52-Jul 5Trento
SP
18.70-Jun 23Cuban Championships
SP
18.76-Mar 2Pinar del Rio
SP
18.53-Feb 23La Habana

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.07-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup

1993

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.27-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
SP
19.02-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
SP
19.27-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
SP
17.97-Jul 23London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
SP
18.48-Jul 16Buffalo Universiade
SP
18.80-Jul 2Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
SP
18.75-Mar 14IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
SP
18.75-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)

1992

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.19-Sep 26La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
SP
19.70-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
SP
18.72-Aug 5The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
SP
20.18-May 21-
SP
20.84-May 13La Habana
SP
20.81-May 9La Habana
SP
20.96-May 2Ciudad de México

1991

4 performances

1989

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.02-Sep 9Barcelona IAAF World Cup, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
SP
19.32-Aug 25Duisburg Universiade, Duisburg
SP
18.98-Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
SP
19.98-Jun 24Luzern
SP
19.24-May 13La Habana
SP
19.60-Mar 8Pireaus, Pireaus (i)
SP
19.32-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
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Honours

4

Winnipeg Pan American Games

Shot Put

1999
4

Winnipeg Pan American Games

Shot Put

1999
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Cuban Championships

Shot Put

1999
🥇

Cuban Championships

Shot Put

1996
🥈

London IAAF World Cup

Shot Put

1994
🥈

Buffalo Universiade

Shot Put

1993
8

IAAF World Championships

Shot Put

1993
7

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1993
🥇

La Habana IAAF World Cup

Shot Put

1992
4

The XXV Olympic Games

Shot Put

1992
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1991
6

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1989
🥈

Duisburg Universiade

Shot Put

1989
5

Barcelona IAAF World Cup

Shot Put

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Belsy Laza's Shot Put personal best?

Belsy Laza's Shot Put personal best is 20.96, set on May 2, 1992 in Ciudad de México (MEX), #35 on the all-time list.

Which events does Belsy Laza compete in?

Belsy Laza competes in the Shot Put.

How did Belsy Laza perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 18.71, set on Jun 6, 1999 in Ciudad de México (MEX). Last competition: Winnipeg Pan American Games on Jul 27, 1999, 17.69.