Charles León Tamayo

Charles Leon Tamayo (born (1981-01-02)2 January 1981) is a Cuban male artistic gymnast, representing his nation at international competitions. He participated at world championships, including the 2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim, California.[1] He is the first male gymnast from Cuba to win a medal at the World Championships.[2] He also has a move named after him, the Tamayo, which is a "laid-out arabian double front on floor"; he admits he did not invent the move, but because he was the first to compete it, he earns the naming rights.[2]

Charles Leon Tamayo
Country represented Cuba
Born (1981-01-02) 2 January 1981
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
(Cuba national team)
Years on national team2001

References
  1. "2003 World Gymnastics Championships athletes - Charles Leon Tamayo". longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. Meyers, Dvora. "Former Cuban Gymnastics Prodigy Talks About Talent-Tiered Cafeterias At Olympic Training Center". Deadspin. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
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