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Danel Castro

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Danel Castro
Medal record
Men's baseball
Representing  Cuba
Summer Olympics
Silver medal – second place2000 SydneyTeam
Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place1998 RomeTeam
Gold medal – first place2003 HavanaTeam
Intercontinental Cup
Silver medal – second place1997 BarcelonaTeam
Silver medal – second place1999 SydneyTeam
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1999 WinnipegTeam
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place1998 MaracaiboTeam

Danel Castro Muñagorri (born July 2, 1976) is a Cuban baseball player. He won a silver medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics playing for Cub.[1] He also won a gold medal in the 1999 Pan American Games, the 1998 Baseball World Cup, and 2003 Baseball World Cup. In 2022, he surpassed the record for the most hits in Cuban baseball, exceeding 2,400 hits.[2]

He was born on July 2, 1976 in Las Tunas, Cuba.[1][3]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Daniel Castro". Olympics.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  2. Colomé, Dubler R. Vázquez (2022-12-25). "Dánel Castro Glamorizes Las Tunas Sports Performances in 2022". Periodico26. ISSN 1606-4984. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  3. Robinson, Circles (2020-07-15). "Danel Castro: Perseverance after the Pandemic". Havana Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.