Alberto Juanterona in the 400 meters, in 1980. Photo: Tony Duffy/ Getty Images.

Alberto Juantorena is hospitalized, reported Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in a tweet in which he recalls Cuba's victory in the final of the 4x400-meter relay at the 1982 Central American Games in Havana.

That sporting event was starred by 

The Elegant of the Tracks

, a specialist in athletics in 400 and 800 flat meters;

Olympic champion in both disciplines at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. he Feat that no one has equaled until now.

“Today, he and the doctors are fighting for their lives and Cuba hopes that they will also succeed.

Salud champion”, the president wished this August 12.

40 years ago, when Alberto Juantorena "with his heart" and his legs had shaken #Cuba with two Olympic titles, he repeated the feat in Habana'82.

Today, he and the doctors are fighting for his life and #Cuba hopes that they will also succeed.

Health champion.

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– Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) August 13, 2022