Rigoberto Salazar
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rigoberto Salazar Matos |
| Born | 4 January 1954 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Decathlon |
Rigoberto Salazar Matos (born 4 January 1954) is a retired Cuban athlete who specialised in the decathlon.[1] He won several medals at regional level.
His personal best in the event is 7756 points set in Havana in 1979 (1962–1984 tables).
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Cuba
| |||||
| 1973 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 2nd | Decathlon | 7035 pts |
| 1974 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2nd | Decathlon | 7305 pts |
| 1975 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | – | Decathlon | DNF |
| 1977 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Xalapa, Mexico | 1st | Decathlon | 7207 pts |
| Universiade | Sofia, Bulgaria | – | Decathlon | DNF | |
| 1978 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Medellín, Colombia | 1st | Decathlon | 7485 pts |
| 1979 | Pan American Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | – | Decathlon | DNF |
| Universiade | Mexico City, Mexico | – | Decathlon | DNF | |
| 1981 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 1st | Decathlon | 7181 pts |
| Universiade | Bucharest, Romania | – | Decathlon | DNF | |
References
- Rigoberto Salazar at Tilastopaja (subscription required)