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| Full name | Isao Rafael Cruz Alonso | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 August 1982 Villa Clara Province, Cuba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Judoka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Cuba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic judo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Astigmatism and hyperopia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Isao Rafael Cruz Alonso (born 5 August 1982) is a Cuban Paralympic judoka who competes in international elite events. He is a double Paralympic champion and a World silver medalist. [1] [2]
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