Máximo Rigondeaux (born 17 October 1976) is a retired

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javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the wom ...

er. He claimed the silver medal behind compatriot Emeterio González at the

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 to August 8, 1999, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and surrounding towns and ...

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, Manitoba, Canada. His personal best throw was 81.43 metres, achieved in May 2000 in Dessau.

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1976 births Living people Cuban male javelin throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 1999 Pan American Games Pan American Games silver medalists for Cuba Pan American Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Medalists at the 1999 Pan American Games {{Cuba-athletics-bio-stub