| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ariannis Vichy Saladre |
| Born | May 18, 1989 Santiago de Cuba |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Cuba |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Updated on 28 January 2015. | |
Ariannis Vichy Saladre (born 18 May 1989 in Santiago de Cuba) is a Cuban hammer thrower. [1] She competed in the hammer throw event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [2]
La Habana, 29 June 2012| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Cuba | ||||
| 2007 | Pan American Junior Championships | São Paulo, Brazil | 2nd | 59.46 m |
| 2008 | World Junior Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 5th | 58.78 m |
| 2009 | ALBA Games | La Habana, Cuba | 4th | 66.09 m |
| Central American and Caribbean Championships | Havana, Cuba | 5th | 63.72 m [3] | |
| 2011 | ALBA Games | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 2nd | 62.08 m |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 25th (q) | 67.48 m |
| 2014 | Pan American Sports Festival | Ciudad de México, México | 4th | 68.74m A |
| 2015 | Pan American Games | Toronto, Canada | 6th | 65.60 m |
| NACAC Championships | San José, Costa Rica | 5th | 66.60 m | |
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