Bertha Díaz

Julia Berta Díaz Hernández (October 1, 1936 – November 20, 2019), known as Berta Díaz, was a sprinter from Cuba, who also competed in the long jump and the hurdling events during her career. She represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. She was born in Havana, Ciudad de la Habana. She was the first woman to represent Cuba at the Olympics.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Díaz and the second or maternal family name is Hernández.
Berta Díaz
Personal information
Full nameJulia Berta Díaz Hernández
BornOctober 1, 1936
Havana, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
DiedNovember 20, 2019(2019-11-20) (aged 83)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Cuba
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1955 Mexico City 60 metres
Gold medal – first place 1959 Chicago 80m Hurdles
Silver medal – second place 1955 Mexico City 80m Hurdles
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 1962 Kingston 80m Hurdles
Gold medal – first place 1962 Kingston Long Jump

References
  1. "First female competitors at the Olympics by country". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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