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Yaniuvis López

Yaniuvis López

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Birth dateFeb 1, 1986
Height-
Weight-

Yaniuvis López Sago (born 1 February 1986) is a Cuban athlete whose specialty is the shot put. She represented her country at four World Championships, in 2009, 2013, 2015 and 2017 without qualifying for the final on any occasion.

In addition, she has won multiple medals on regional level. In early 2010, López was diagnosed with acute leukemia.

She, however, made a full recovery and returned to competition in 2012. Her personal best in the event is 18.92 metres set in Havana in 2017.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.92
#210 all-time
2020 season best
17.20
Feb 29, 2020 · José Pepe del Cabo, Santiago de Cuba (CUB)
2020 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Shot Put 18.92 (#210 all-time), 2020 season best 17.20 (Feb 29, 2020, José Pepe del Cabo, Santiago de Cuba (CUB)) · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
SP
17.20-Feb 29, 2020
↓
José Pepe del Cabo, Santiago de Cuba (CUB)
2019
SP
18.38-Mar 1, 2019
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2018
SP
18.58-Jul 8, 2018
↓
Bragança Paulista Grande Premio Brasil de Atletismo, CNDA, Bragança Paulista
2017
SP
18.92-Jun 30, 2017
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2016
SP
18.67-May 27, 2016
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2015
SP
17.78-Jul 22, 2015
↓
CIBC, Toronto (CAN)
2014
SP
18.11-Aug 1, 2014
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2013
SP
18.02-Jun 14, 2013
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2010
SP
18.72-Feb 12, 2010
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2009
SP
18.81-Jul 5, 2009
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2008
SP
18.60-Jun 14, 2008
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2007
SP
16.77-Jun 8, 2007
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2006
SP
16.92-Mar 4, 2006
↓
Santiago de Cuba (CUB)
2006
DT
44.05-Jun 2, 2006
↑
Naguanagua (VEN)
2005
SP
15.85-May 20, 2005
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2005
DT
47.05-May 27, 2005
↑
Santiago de Cuba (CUB)
2004
SP
15.25-Apr 25, 2004
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2003
SP
15.54-Jun 13, 2003
↓
La Habana (CUB)

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.68-Mar 21Competencia Especial 2020, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
SP
16.82-Mar 13Prueba de confrontacion 2020, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
SP
17.20-Feb 29Memorial Aurelio Janet, José Pepe del Cabo, Santiago de Cuba
SP
17.01-Feb 21Prueba de confrontacion 2020, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana

2019

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.99-Aug 9Pan American Games
SP
18.20-Jun 13Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana
SP
18.23-Jun 8Racers Grand Prix, Kingston
SP
18.05-Jun 1Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana
SP
18.34-May 24Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana
SP
17.62-May 18Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana
SP
17.62-Apr 28El Salvador U20/U18 Championships, San Salvador
SP
17.82-Mar 10Copa Cuba, La Habana - Combined Events
SP
17.82-Mar 8Copa Cuba, La Habana - Combined Events
SP
18.38-Mar 1Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana
SP
18.09-Feb 23Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana
SP
18.13-Feb 16Aurelio Janet Memorial, Santiago de Cuba
SP
18.00-Feb 8Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana
SP
17.83-Feb 2Prueba de confrontacion 2019, La Habana

2018

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.03-Aug 1Barranquilla CAC Games
SP
18.03-Jul 29Barranquilla CAC Games
SP
18.58-Jul 8Bragança Paulista Grande Premio Brasil de Atletismo, CNDA, Bragança Paulista
SP
17.97-Jun 15La Habana
SP
17.32-Jun 9Kingston JN Racers Grand Prix, Kingston
SP
18.28-Jun 2La Habana
SP
18.25-May 26La Habana
SP
18.11-May 19La Habana
SP
18.09-Mar 14Camagüey Competencia Fin de Macrociclo, Camagüey
SP
18.19-Mar 2IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
SP
17.90-Feb 18Spanish Indoor Championships
SP
17.90-Feb 17Spanish Indoor Championships
SP
17.54-Feb 11Sassnitz Kugelstoßmeeting, Sassnitz (i)
SP
18.23-Feb 2La Habana

2017

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.03-Aug 9IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
17.84-Aug 8IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
18.03-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
17.84-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
18.92-Jun 30La Habana
SP
18.41-Jun 15La Habana
SP
17.88-Jun 2La Habana
SP
18.07-May 27La Habana Memorial Barrientos, La Habana
SP
18.18-May 19La Habana
SP
18.23-May 12La Habana
SP
17.22-Mar 15La Habana Copa Cuba, La Habana
SP
17.04-Mar 15La Habana Copa Cuba, La Habana
SP
17.33-Mar 3La Habana

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.15-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
SP
17.15-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
SP
17.74-May 27La Habana Copa Cuba de Atletismo - Memorial Barrientos, La Habana
SP
18.67-May 27La Habana Copa Cuba de Atletismo - Memorial Barrientos, La Habana
SP
18.62-Mar 18La Habana Copa Cuba, La Habana
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Honours

5

Pan American Games

Shot Put

2019
5

Pan American Games

Shot Put

2019
🥇

Copa Cuba

Shot Put

2019
7

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2018
8

IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Shot Put

2017
🥇

La Habana Copa Cuba

Shot Put

2017
🥇

La Habana Copa Cuba de Atletismo - Memorial Barrientos

Shot Put

2016
🥉

San José NACAC Open Championships

Shot Put

2015
4

Pan American Games

Shot Put

2015
4

Pan American Games

Shot Put

2015
🥇

La Habana Copa Cuba

Shot Put

2014
🥇

La Habana Copa Cuba

Shot Put

2013
🥈

La Habana CAC Championships

Shot Put

2009
🥉

Cali CAC Championships

Shot Put

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yaniuvis López's Shot Put personal best?

Yaniuvis López's Shot Put personal best is 18.92, set on Jun 30, 2017 in La Habana (CUB), #210 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yaniuvis López compete in?

Yaniuvis López competes in the Shot Put.

How did Yaniuvis López perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 17.20, set on Feb 29, 2020 in José Pepe del Cabo, Santiago de Cuba (CUB).