Maria Elena Sarría

Maria Elena Sarría

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Born
Sep 14, 1954 (72 years old)
Birthplace
Cienfuegos, Cuba
Events
Shot Put
Height
1.84 m
Weight
115 kg

María Elena Sarría Díaz (born September 14, 1954, in Cienfuegos) is a retired Cuban athlete who competed in the shot put during her career.

Her personal best throw was 20 61 metres, and with 19.

61 metres, and with 19 34 metres she still holds the Pan American Games record in the event.

Personal best · Shot Put20.61
#46 all-time
1984 season best20.25Jun 10, 1984 · Sofia

As of Nov 4, 2026: Shot Put 20.61 (#46 all-time), 1984 season best 20.25 (Jun 10, 1984, Sofia (BUL)) · 72 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPLa Habana 198220.611,246 pts#46

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1984SP 20.25–Jun 10, 1984Sofia (BUL)
1983SP 20.36–Jun 5, 1983Bucureşti (ROU)
1982SP 20.61–Jul 22, 1982La Habana (CUB)
1981SP 19.21–Sep 5, 1981Roma IAAF World Cup
1980SP 20.40–Jun 1, 1980Stockholm (SWE)
1979SP 18.81–Jul 9, 1979San Juan (PUR)
1977SP 18.80–Mar 13, 1977La Habana (CUB)
1976SP 18.30–May 27, 1976Helsinki (FIN)
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Maria Elena Sarría's Shot Put personal best is 20.61, set on Jul 22, 1982 in La Habana (CUB), #46 on the all-time list.

Maria Elena Sarría competes in the Shot Put.

1984 season best: 20.25, set on Jun 10, 1984 in Sofia (BUL).