Cuba and Latin American sports mourn the deaths of judokas Maricet Espinosa, Many media outlets on the island have reported that the man died after suffering a heart attack in the last few hours.
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The news was confirmed by officials. Cuban Sports UniversityHe sent a message of condolence to his family, friends and loved ones. 34-year-old judoka, winner of three medals in his discipline Pan American Championship.
“The Cuban university sports community receives with great pain the news of the death of outstanding Cuban judoka Maricet Espinosa González,” the institution said.
“When I was only 34 ‘Stack’Born in the capital, he will stand out as a member of our national judo team, achieving two championships and a Pan American silver in the -63 kg category. “On behalf of our teachers, staff and students, we extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends and colleagues.”
Maricet Espinosa He was one of Cuba’s best judokas in recent years. Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games and debuted with victory against Nepal Lhamu Khatri.
But the one who was born Havana Lost on the road against Israel Yarden Gerbi, He was world champion in 2013 and runner-up in 2014, which gave him the opportunity to challenge for a medal.
At the national level, ‘The Mole’, as he is fondly called by his loved ones and coaches, has won many victories in national tournaments and shined in competitions in Cuba. Azerbaijan, China, United States, Japan, Brazil, Belgium, Panama and Italy.
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Espinosa became a double Pan American champion with his country and won two gold medals. Pan American Championship He won the silver medal in the 63 kilo category in the 2013 Costa Rica and 2014 Ecuador Judo competitions, and in Havana 2016.
As the magazine explains Cubalite, The cause of death of the woman born in Havana was a sudden heart attack after chest surgery.
“As our magazine learned a few minutes ago from a source close to the athlete, Maricet Espinosa González died of a heart attack outside the island today at the age of 34. She had surgery on her breasts, which affected her fate. The result,” said the magazine.
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Source: Exame
