Olympic champion Alberto Juantorena in critical condition admitted to IPK

August 13, 2022

STATEMENT ISSUED AT 10 a.m. ON AUGUST 13 REGARDING JUANTORENA'S HEALTH STATUS

THE Pedro Kourí Institute of Tropical Medicine has updated today on the health status of Alberto Juantorena Danger, two-time Olympic champion and emblematic figure of Cuban revolutionary sports.

. He remains reported in stable critical condition with positive response to the installed therapy, with resolution of respiratory insufficiency, improvement in myocardial function and decreased bleeding.

. In the studies conducted, dengue serotype three is confirmed.

. Bacterial pneumonia and the effects of post-COVID syndrome remain, which are being emphasized for their resolution.

. At this time he is on mechanical ventilation and support with vasoactive drugs, showing improvement in both cases.

. His care is guaranteed by a multidisciplinary team from various institutions.

One of the most iconic athletes Cuba has ever had is undoubtedly Alberto Juantorena, who was crowned in the finals of the 400-meter dash and 800-meter dash at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, a feat that remains alive 48 years later. At this moment, Juantorena is back in the news, but this time his competition is for his own life.

Yesterday, August 12, marked 40 years since the sports achievement accomplished by Juantorena at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games in Havana.

After his sports career, Juantorena has held positions as a sports official inside and outside the Island. At this time he is president of the Cuban Athletics Federation and a member of the International Olympic Committee. Less than a month ago he received the Merit Plaque of World Athletics in Eugene, Oregon.

Several sources in Cuba, including official ones, report that "The Elegant One of the Tracks," as many knew him, is in critical health condition, and doctors are fighting for his life.

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According to the medical report, published on the Cubadebate website, updated at 9:30pm on Friday, August 12, Juantorena has a history of COVID-19, which has resulted in complications. In addition, he suffers from bronchopneumonia and cardiovascular decompensation, and is in stable critical condition.

Below, and due to its importance, we reproduce the medical report:

Juantorena reported in stable critical condition

Medical authorities informed Inder, on the evening of Friday, August 12, about the health status of two-time Olympic champion Alberto Juantorena, emblematic figure of Cuban revolutionary sports.

At this time he is hospitalized at the Pedro Kourí Institute of Tropical Medicine.
He has a history of COVID-19 acquired abroad, as a result of which complications have appeared.
He presents current condition of bronchopneumonia and cardiovascular decompensation.
His care is guaranteed by a multidisciplinary team.
At this time he is reported in stable critical condition.