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What year was Javier Sotomayor born?

  • 1967

  • 1970

  • 1965

  • 1972

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Born in 1967, Javier Sotomayor is a retired Cuban high jumper who holds numerous records and accolades in the sport. Among his remarkable achievements, he set the still-standing world record of 2.45 meters in the men's high jump in 1993, making him the only athlete in history to officially clear 2.40 meters or higher.
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