Quesada, Violetta (1947–)
Quesada, Violetta (1947–)
Cuban runner. Name variations: Violeta Quesada. Born July 11, 1947, in Santa Clara, Cuba.
At Mexico City Olympics, won a silver medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay (1968).
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