Diosmany Santana

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Diosmany Santana
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Sydney 10000 metres - T12
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2000 Sydney 5000 metres - T12

Diosmany Santana is a paralympic athlete from Cuba competing mainly in category T12 distance running events.

Diosmany competed in the 2000 Summer Paralympics winning a bronze medal in the 5000m and a silver medal in the 10000m. [1]

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