| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Greco-Roman wrestling | ||
Representing  Cuba | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2010 Moscow | 84 kg |
 | 2009 Herning | 84 kg |
| Pan American Games | ||
 | 2011 Guadalajara | 84kg |
Pablo Enrique Shorey Hernandez (born December 4, 1983) is a male wrestler from Cuba.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Greco-Roman wrestling | ||
| Representing Cuba | ||
| World Championships | ||
| 2010 Moscow | 84 kg |
| 2009 Herning | 84 kg |
| Pan American Games | ||
| 2011 Guadalajara | 84kg |
Pablo Enrique Shorey Hernandez (born December 4, 1983) is a male wrestler from Cuba.
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