Career
He later defected to, and competed for, the United States.
He later defected to, and competed for, the United States.
Senior world champion (1977–1979). Olympic team member (Cuban Team 1976. United States of America Team 1988 and 1992). Pan Am Games champion (1975 and 1979). Silver medalist in Pan Am Games (1987). Senior national champion (1987–1989, 1991, and 1992). Secretariat five world records during career. All-time senior American record holder in clean and jerk and total.