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Danel Castro

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Muñagorri.
Danel Castro
Medal record
Men's baseball
Representing  Cuba
Summer Olympics
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney Team
Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1998 Rome Team
Gold medal – first place 2003 Havana Team
Intercontinental Cup
Silver medal – second place 1997 Barcelona Team
Silver medal – second place 1999 Sydney Team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg Team
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 1998 Maracaibo Team

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 bit 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. ^ a b "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.
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