Cuba finished in the 32nd spot on the final medal table at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, securing two gold medals, one silver, and six bronze. This outcome falls short of the forecasts made by the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation (INDER).
The performance is a stark contrast to the achievements in Tokyo 2020 three years ago, where the island nation claimed the 14th position with seven golds, three silvers, and five bronzes.
Cuba's Medal Tally
Here is a recap of the medals won by the Cuban delegation:
Gold:Mijaín López (Wrestling/Greco-Roman/130 kg)
Erislandy Álvarez (Boxing/63.5 kg)
Silver:Yusneylis Guzmán (Freestyle Wrestling, 50 kg)
Bronze:Yarisleidis Cirilo (Canoeing/C1-200 meters)
Arlen López (Boxing, 80 kg)
Luis Orta (Greco-Roman Wrestling, 67 kg)
Rafael Alba (Taekwondo, over 80 kg)
Gabriel Rosillo (Greco-Roman Wrestling, 97 kg)
Milaimy Marín (Freestyle Wrestling, 76 kg)
Cubans Competing for Other Nations
A total of 21 Cuban athletes represented other delegations at Paris 2024, highlighting the significant exodus of athletes in recent years. Thirteen nations benefited from the talent of these island-born competitors, while two athletes joined the Refugee Team: canoeist Fernando Dayán Jorge and weightlifter Ramiro Mora.
This group of exiles also achieved nine medals, including one gold, four silvers, and four bronzes.
Gold:Jordan Díaz (Spain/Athletics/Triple Jump)
Silver:Pedro Pablo Pichardo (Portugal/Athletics/Triple Jump)
Yasmani Acosta (Wrestling/Greco-Roman/130 kg)
Wilfredo León (Poland/Volleyball)
Loren Berto Alfonso (Azerbaijan/Boxing/92 kg)
Bronze:Andy Díaz (Italy/Athletics/Triple Jump)
Yoandy Leal (Brazil/Volleyball)
Enmanuel Reyes (Spain/Boxing/92 kg)
Javier Ibañez (Bulgaria/Boxing/57 kg)
FAQs on Cuba's Performance at Paris 2024
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Cuba's performance and participation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
How many medals did Cuba win at Paris 2024?
Cuba won a total of nine medals at Paris 2024: two golds, one silver, and six bronzes.
How does Cuba's performance at Paris 2024 compare to Tokyo 2020?
Cuba's performance at Paris 2024 was significantly lower than at Tokyo 2020. In Tokyo, Cuba secured the 14th position with seven golds, three silvers, and five bronzes, compared to the 32nd position in Paris with only two golds, one silver, and six bronzes.
How many Cuban athletes competed for other nations in Paris 2024?
A total of 21 Cuban athletes competed for other nations at Paris 2024.
Which countries benefited from Cuban athletes at Paris 2024?
Thirteen nations, including Spain, Portugal, Poland, Azerbaijan, Italy, Brazil, and Bulgaria, among others, benefited from the talent of Cuban athletes. Additionally, two athletes were part of the Refugee Team.