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Marcia Garbey, Cuba's first Olympic long jump finalist (died2024)

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Marcia Garbey

Cuban long jumper (1949–2024)

Marcia Alejandra Garbey Montell was a Cuban athlete. She competed in the women's long jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics. She was Cuba's first Olympic long jump finalist in 1972 when she finished fourth in Munich.
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February 9

Day of the year

February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 325 days remain until the end of the year.
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