Charles León Tamayo
| Charles Leon Tamayo | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Cuba |
| Born | 2 January 1981 |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite (Cuba national team) |
| Years on national team | 2001 |
Charles Leon Tamayo (born 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]
References
- ^ "2003 World Gymnastics Championships athletes - Charles Leon Tamayo". longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ a b Meyers, Dvora. "Former Cuban Gymnastics Prodigy Talks About Talent-Tiered Cafeterias At Olympic Training Center". Deadspin. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
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