Wenceslao Borroto

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Wenceslao Borroto
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Full nameWenceslao Borroto Torres
NationalityCuban
Born (1958-05-20) 20 May 1958 (age 65)
Sport
Sport Rowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1979 San Juan Coxless four

Wenceslao Borroto Torres (born 20 May 1958) is a Cuban rower. He competed in two events at the 1980 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Wenceslao Borroto Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2018.