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Juan Francisco Centelles

Juan Francisco Centelles

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Birth dateJan 26, 1961
BirthplacePlaya, Cuba
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Juan Francisco Centelles Aizpurúa (January 26, 1961 – November 19, 2025) was a Cuban high jumper, who competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics. Centelles won the British AAA Championships title in the high jump event at the 1984 AAA Championships. Centelles died on November 19, 2025, at the age of 64.

Key facts
High Jump
2.32
#171 all-time
1988 season best
2.31
Jul 23, 1988 · Ciudad de México (MEX)
1988 season best
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: High Jump 2.32 (#171 all-time), 1988 season best 2.31 (Jul 23, 1988, Ciudad de México (MEX)) · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
HJ
2.31-Jul 23, 1988
↓
Ciudad de México Ibero-American Championships
1987
HJ
2.24-Feb 27, 1987
↓
Santiago de Cuba (CUB)
1986
HJ
2.30-Jun 9, 1986
↓
La Habana (CUB)
1985
HJ
2.31-Jun 22, 1985
↓
Kobe (JPN)
1984
HJ
2.30-Jun 24, 1984
↓
London (GBR)
1983
HJ
2.32-Jun 4, 1983
↓
Bratislava (TCH)
1982
HJ
2.28-Jun 7, 1982
↓
La Habana (CUB)
1981
HJ
2.22-Jul 12, 1981
↓
Santo Domingo (DOM)
1980
HJ
2.24-Jun 12, 1980
↓
Moskva (URS)

1988

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Aug 6La Habana
HJ
2.31-Jul 23Ciudad de México Ibero-American Championships
HJ
2.26-Mar 6La Habana
HJ
2.22-Feb 25La Habana
HJ
2.20-Feb 20La Habana
HJ
2.23-Jan 30Chrudim, Chrudium (i)
HJ
2.27-Jan 29Praha (i)

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Feb 27Santiago de Cuba

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Aug 11Budapest
HJ
2.30-Jun 9La Habana

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.31-Sep 4Kobe Universiade, Kobe
HJ
2.30-Jul 25Nassau
HJ
2.31-Jun 22Praha

1984

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.28-Sep 2Rieti
HJ
2.20-Aug 31Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
2.27-Aug 20Budapest GP, Budapest
HJ
2.30-Jun 24London
HJ
2.28-May 26Bratislava
HJ
2.25-May 19La Habana

1983

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.29-Aug 24Caracas Pan American Games, Caracas
HJ
2.19-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
2.21-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
2.21-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
2.19-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
2.26-Jul 30Formia
HJ
2.32-Jun 4-
HJ
2.32-Jun 4Bratislava
HJ
2.30-May 21La Habana
HJ
2.25-May 18La Habana
HJ
2.28-Feb 25USA Indoor Championships
HJ
2.25-Feb 5Dallas, TX (i)

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.27-Aug 25Tirrenia
HJ
2.27-Jun 30Budapest
HJ
2.28-Jun 7La Habana

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Jul 12Santo Domingo

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.10-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
HJ
2.24-Jun 12Moskva NC, Moskva

Honours

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Ciudad de México Ibero-American Championships

High Jump

1988
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Kobe Universiade

High Jump

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Juan Francisco Centelles's High Jump personal best?

Juan Francisco Centelles's High Jump personal best is 2.32, set on Jun 4, 1983 in Bratislava (TCH), #171 on the all-time list.

Which events does Juan Francisco Centelles compete in?

Juan Francisco Centelles competes in the High Jump.

How did Juan Francisco Centelles perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 2.31, set on Jul 23, 1988 in Ciudad de México (MEX).