Background
Lind was born in the barrio Marin Bajo of Patillas, Puerto Rico into a poor family.
Lind was born in the barrio Marin Bajo of Patillas, Puerto Rico into a poor family.
"The Angel of Puerto Rico" (born January 13, 1959) is a Puerto Rican track and field athlete. She received her primary and secondary education in her hometown. Lind first participated in track and field events in the 7th grade and later continued participating for her high school.
However, it wasn"t until she became a student at the Inter-American University that she was asked by the Puerto Rican Olympic Committee to represent Puerto Rico in international sports events.