11 Of The Greatest Latino Athletes In Olympic History
*A little history to prep for tomorrow’s Rio 2016 opening ceremonies. VL
By Carolina Moreno, Huffington Post Latino Voices 
The Olympics have celebrated both physical ability and the strength of the human spirit for 120 years, and Latinos athletes have certainly left their mark along the way.
It all started with a 17-year-old Cuban fencer at the 1900 Paris Olympics, the first Latin American to ever win a medal at the international event. And since then, Latino and Latina athletes have repeatedly defied odds and expectations in everything from swimming to boxing. They’ve managed to not only win the gold but also our hearts.
There are many outstanding Latino athletes in Olympic history, but a select group have proven to have both the skill and spirit to make history in their sport. Meet just 11 of the greatest Latino athletes in Olympic history, below:
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