Lázaro Martínez (sprinter)

For the athlete born in 1997, see Lázaro Martínez (athlete, born 1997).

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Despaigne.

Lázaro Martínez

Personal information
Full name	Lázaro Martínez Despaigne
Born	November 11, 1962 (1962-11-11) (age 61) La Lisa, Havana, Cuba
Medal record Men's athletics Representing Cuba Olympic Games 1992 Barcelona 4x400 m relay World Championships 1987 Rome 4x400 m relay Pan American Games 1991 Havana 4x400 m relay 1983 Caracas 400 m

Lázaro Martínez Despaigne (born November 11, 1962) is a retired Cuban sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. He was born in La Lisa, Havana.

Martínez won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 400 metres relay in Barcelona 1992. His personal best of 46.12 was set during the 1991 World Championships.

He has a daughter, Nathalie, with retired Cuban high jumper Silvia Costa. Nathalie Martínez is an able hurdler.

References

• Lazaro Martinez profile at IAAF

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