Julia Berta Díaz Hernández (October 1, 1936 – November 20, 2019), known as Berta Díaz, was a sprinter from Cuba, who also competed in the long jump and the hurdling events during her career. She represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. She was born in Havana, Ciudad de la Habana. She was the first woman to represent Cuba at the Olympics.
International competitions Representing 1954Central American and Caribbean GamesCaracas, Venezuela3rd100 m12.523rd4 × 100 m relay48.811955Pan American GamesMexico City, Mexico1st60 m7.52nd80 m hurdles11.81956Olympic GamesMelbourne, Australia9th (sf)80 m hurdles11.21959Pan American GamesChicago, United States20th (h)60 m9.01st80 m hurdles11.21960Olympic GamesRome, Italy23rd (h)80 m hurdles11.841962Central American and Caribbean GamesKingston, Jamaica1st80 m hurdles11.11stLong jump5.50 m
Personal bests 80 metres hurdles – 10.7 (1963)
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Bertha Díaz's obituary