Leandro Penalver

Leandro Penalver

Born
May 23, 1961 (65 years old)
Birthplace
Matanzas, Cuba
Events
100 m · 400 m

Leandro Santiago Peñalver González (born May 23, 1961, in Matanzas) is a retired Cuban athlete who competed in the sprints.

His personal best is 10 06 seconds, achieved in Caracas in 1983.

06 seconds, achieved in Caracas in 1983 Despite having much international success, he never competed in the Olympics, as Cuba boycotted both the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Personal best · 100 m9.99
1991 season best39.15Aug 31, 1991 · National Stadium, Tokyo
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
Personal best · 400 m45.35

As of Oct 28, 2026: 100 m 9.99 (#383 all-time), 400 m 45.35 (#758 all-time), 1991 season best 39.15 (Aug 31, 1991, National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo, Aug 31, 1991, 39.15 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 65 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mCiudad de México 19889.99*1,210 pts#383
200mLa Habana 198220.421,155 pts#788
400mLa Habana 198545.351,156 pts#758
4x100mCiudad de México 198838.86–
4x400mRoma 19872:59.16–
200m-short-trackIndoorIN 198721.771,020 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships––11

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19914x100m 39.15–Aug 31, 1991IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1988100m 9.99+2.7Jul 22, 1988Ciudad de México (MEX)
1988200m 20.22-0.3Jul 23, 1988Ciudad de México Ibero-American Championships
19884x100m 38.86–Jul 24, 1988Ciudad de México (MEX)
1987100m 10.00+6.0Aug 9, 1987La Habana (CUB)
1987200m 20.52+1.3Jun 20, 1987Athina (GRE)
1987200m-short-track Indoor21.77–Mar 6, 1987IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
19874x100m 39.08–Sep 5, 1987IAAF World Championships
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Leandro Penalver's 100 m personal best is 9.99, set on Jul 22, 1988 in Ciudad de México (MEX), #383 on the all-time list.

Leandro Penalver competes in the 100 m and 400 m.

1991 season best: 39.15, set on Aug 31, 1991 in National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo on Aug 31, 1991, 39.15.

Leandro Penalver has won 1 World Championships medal.