Like a flash of lightning, the man who ran on the tracks with the fury of a gale and the elegance of a river, is celebrating another year of life, while his legend continues to run in the soul of sport.

They called him “El Caballo” (The Horse) because his strides were a hymn of power and freedom and at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, when the world watched in disbelief, he broke the chains of the impossible. No one before had ever won the double gold in the 400 and 800 meters, but Juantorena wove the feat with every drop of sweat that poured from his brow and illuminated history to leave his imprint in eternity.

His career was not just about speed; it was pure passion, a fight against limits and a declaration of love for sport. In every step, in every goal achieved, he carried with him not only Cuba, but everyone who believes in the magic of surpassing oneself.

Today we recall the man who turned the tracks into poetry. His legacy is not only made of medals, but of a force that transcends generations and a spirit that inspires us to run after the most daring dreams.

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