Julia Duporty
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Esther Julia Duporty Torres (born February 9, 1971 in Guantánamo
) is a retired female sprinter from Cuba
, who competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She set her personal best (50.61) in the women's 400 metres event on 6 September 1994 in Madrid
.
Duporty had success as a young athlete at the Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships
, where she was runner-up in the women's 200 m behind Revoli Campbell in 1990. She began competing at the top level of athletics in 1991: after winning a silver medal
with the Cuban 4x400 metres women's relay team at the 1991 Pan American Games
, she competed at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics
. She reached the semi-finals of the 200 m and she was sixth in the 4x100 metres relay, forming part of a team with Pan American champion Liliana Allen
. She made her first Olympic appearance at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in the relay, but the team was disqualified in the event.
She stepped up a distance at the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games
, winning the gold medal
over 400 metres
as well as the 400 m relay title with Cuba. She also won the 200 m bronze medal
at the 1993 CAC Championships
(which was won by fellow Cuban Idalmis Bonne
). She helped the Cuban team to sixth place again at the 1993 World Championships in Athletics
, this time setting a Cuban record
of 42.89 seconds.
The 1994 season did not feature a major championships, but she picked up medals elsewhere: she took the relay bronze after coming fifth in the individual 400 m at the 1994 IAAF World Cup
and won two further relay medals at the 1994 Goodwill Games
. She was a semi-finalist in the 400 m at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics
, but it was at the 1995 Pan American Games
where she excelled, winning the 400 m individual and relay titles as well as coming fourth in the 200 m. She took part in her second Olympic relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics
and helped the Cuban team to sixth place in the 4x400 m final. At the 1996 Ibero-American Championships, she became the 400 m champion with a winning run of 50.84 seconds.
She regained her 400 m and relay titles at the 1997 CAC Championships
. At the 1998 Ibero-American Championships she won the 200 m bronze behind Lucrécia Jardim
and Liliana Allen. In the final years of her international career, she was confined to the relay races at the major championships. She won the gold with the Cuban 4x400 m relay team at the 1999 Pan American Games
and seventh in the final at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics
. In her third and final Olympic appearance she finished eighth in the women's 400 m relay.
Duporty won the Cuban title over 400 m on five separate occasions between 1994 and 2000 – a streak interrupted only by Ana Fidelia Quirot
in 1996 and Zulia Calatayud
in 1999.
Guantánamo
Guantánamo is a municipality and city in southeast Cuba and capital of Guantánamo Province.Guantánamo is served by the Caimanera port and the site of a famous U.S. Naval base. The area produces sugarcane and cotton wool...
) is a retired female sprinter from Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, who competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She set her personal best (50.61) in the women's 400 metres event on 6 September 1994 in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
.
Duporty had success as a young athlete at the Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships
Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships
The Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships is a junior athletics competition held between the nations of Central America and the Caribbean Islands promoted by the Central American and Caribbean Athletic Confederation...
, where she was runner-up in the women's 200 m behind Revoli Campbell in 1990. She began competing at the top level of athletics in 1991: after winning a silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
with the Cuban 4x400 metres women's relay team at the 1991 Pan American Games
1991 Pan American Games
The 11th Pan American Games were held in Havana, Cuba from August 2 to August 18, 1991. There were a total number of 4,519 athletes from 39 countries of the PASO community, with events held in 32 different sports...
, she competed at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics
1991 World Championships in Athletics
The 3rd World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held in the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan between August 23 and September 1 and athletes from 167 countries participated in the event.The event is best-remembered for the...
. She reached the semi-finals of the 200 m and she was sixth in the 4x100 metres relay, forming part of a team with Pan American champion Liliana Allen
Liliana Allen
Liliana Allen Doll is a Cuban track and field athlete, competing for Mexico. She previously represented Cuba....
. She made her first Olympic appearance at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in the relay, but the team was disqualified in the event.
She stepped up a distance at the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games
1993 Central American and Caribbean Games
The 17th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Ponce, a city in southern Puerto Rico. The Games were held from November 19 to November 30, 1993 and included 3,570 athletes from 32 nations.-Organization and Planning:...
, winning the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
over 400 metres
400 metres
The 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
as well as the 400 m relay title with Cuba. She also won the 200 m bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
at the 1993 CAC Championships
1993 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics
-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics...
(which was won by fellow Cuban Idalmis Bonne
Idalmis Bonne
Idalmis Bonne Rousseaux is a retired female sprinter from Cuba. She claimed a gold medal at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Bonne competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1992.Bonne gave birth to a daughter, Daisurami Bonne, at the...
). She helped the Cuban team to sixth place again at the 1993 World Championships in Athletics
1993 World Championships in Athletics
The 4th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held in the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium, Stuttgart, Germany between August 13 and August 22 with the participation of 187 nations....
, this time setting a Cuban record
Cuban records in athletics
The following are the national records in athletics in Cuba maintained by its national athletics federation: Federación Cubana de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:+ = en route to longer distance# = not officially ratified by IAAF...
of 42.89 seconds.
The 1994 season did not feature a major championships, but she picked up medals elsewhere: she took the relay bronze after coming fifth in the individual 400 m at the 1994 IAAF World Cup
1994 IAAF World Cup
The 7th IAAF World Cup in Athletics was an international track and field sporting event sponsored by the International Association of Athletics Federations, held on September 9–11, 1994, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London, England.-Men:...
and won two further relay medals at the 1994 Goodwill Games
Athletics at the 1994 Goodwill Games
At the 1994 Goodwill Games, the athletics events were held in July at the Petrovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia. A total of 44 events were contested, of which 22 by male and 22 by female athletes. The marathon event was dropped for the 1994 edition and racewalking events took place on the...
. She was a semi-finalist in the 400 m at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics
1995 World Championships in Athletics
The 5th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden between August 5 and August 13.This edition featured 1804 athletes from 191 nations....
, but it was at the 1995 Pan American Games
1995 Pan American Games
The 12th Pan American Games were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from March 12 to March 26, 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951.-Overview:...
where she excelled, winning the 400 m individual and relay titles as well as coming fourth in the 200 m. She took part in her second Olympic relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
and helped the Cuban team to sixth place in the 4x400 m final. At the 1996 Ibero-American Championships, she became the 400 m champion with a winning run of 50.84 seconds.
She regained her 400 m and relay titles at the 1997 CAC Championships
1997 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics
The 1997 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics...
. At the 1998 Ibero-American Championships she won the 200 m bronze behind Lucrécia Jardim
Lucrécia Jardim
Maria Lucrécia Jardim is a retired Portuguese sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres.-Achievements:-External links:...
and Liliana Allen. In the final years of her international career, she was confined to the relay races at the major championships. She won the gold with the Cuban 4x400 m relay team at the 1999 Pan American Games
1999 Pan American Games
The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games or the 13th Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23-August 8, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Approximately 5,000 athletes from 42 nations participated at the games. The 1999...
and seventh in the final at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics
1999 World Championships in Athletics
The 7th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Estadio Olímpico, Seville, Spain, between the August 20 and August 29....
. In her third and final Olympic appearance she finished eighth in the women's 400 m relay.
Duporty won the Cuban title over 400 m on five separate occasions between 1994 and 2000 – a streak interrupted only by Ana Fidelia Quirot
Ana Fidelia Quirot
Ana Fidelia Quirot is a female athlete from Cuba, who specialised in the 800 m but was also successful over 400 m....
in 1996 and Zulia Calatayud
Zulia Calatayud
Zulia Inés Calatayud Torres is a Cuban runner competing mostly in the 800 metres event.-Early career:Calatayud, who attended Havana's Manuel Permuy Sports School, got involved in athletics to help her deal with her asthma. She first gained prominence by reaching the semi-finals of the 400m at the...
in 1999.
Achievements
| Representing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pan American Games Athletics at the 1991 Pan American Games The athletics competition at the 1991 Pan American Games was held in Havana, Cuba.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*... |
Havana, Cuba | 2nd | 4x400 metres |
| World Championships 1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 4 x 100 metres relay These are the official results of the Women's 4x100 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Their final was held on Sunday September 1, 1991.-Schedule:*All times are Japan Standard Time -Final:-Heat 1:... |
Tokyo, Japan | 6th | 4x100 metres | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, 43 events in athletics were contested, 24 events by men and 19 by women. The competition ran from July 31, 1992 to August 9, 1992. Fourteen world record-holders were among the contenders... |
Barcelona, Spain | DSQ | 4x400 metres |
| 1993 | Central American and Caribbean Games Athletics at the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games The track and field competition at the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games was held in Ponce, Puerto Rico.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics... |
Ponce, Puerto Rico Ponce, Puerto Rico Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. The city is the seat of the municipal government.The city of Ponce, the fourth most populated in Puerto Rico, and the most populated outside of the San Juan metropolitan area, is named for Juan Ponce de León y Loayza, the... |
1st | 400 metres |
| 1st | 4x400 metres | |||
| World Championships 1993 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 4 x 100 metres relay These are the official results of the Women's 4x100 metres event at the 1993 IAAF World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. Their final was held on Sunday 1993-08-22.-Final:-Heat 1:-Heat 2:-See also:... |
Stuttgart, Germany | 6th | 4x100 metres | |
| 1994 | IAAF World Cup 1994 IAAF World Cup The 7th IAAF World Cup in Athletics was an international track and field sporting event sponsored by the International Association of Athletics Federations, held on September 9–11, 1994, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London, England.-Men:... |
London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... , United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
5th | 400 metres |
| 3rd | 4x400 metres | |||
| 1995 | Pan American Games Athletics at the 1995 Pan American Games The Athletics Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*... |
Mar del Plata, Argentina | 1st | 400 metres |
| 4th | 200 metres | |||
| 1st | 4x400 metres | |||
| 1996 | Olympic Games Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:... |
Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in... , USA |
6th | 4x400 metres |
| 1997 | Central American and Caribbean Championships 1997 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics The 1997 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... |
1st | 400 metres |
| 1st | 4x400 metres | |||
| 1999 | Pan American Games Athletics at the 1999 Pan American Games The athletics competition at the 1999 Pan American Games was held in Winnipeg, Canada. Two new events were introduced for women: pole vault and hammer throw. In addition the 20 km road walk replaced the 10,000 m track walk.-Track:-Field:-Track:... |
Winnipeg, Canada | 1st | 4x400 metres |
| 2000 | Olympic Games Athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, 46 events in athletics were contested, 24 for men and 22 for women. There were a total number of 2134 participating athletes from 193 countries.-Men's events:... |
Sydney, Australia | 8th | 4x400 metres |