The first Cuban to win a medal in track and field at the Olympics was Juan Carlos Obando. He won a bronze medal in the men's high jump at the 1900 Paris Olympics. However, it is worth noting that Cuba has had a rich tradition in Olympic track-and-field, but Obando is recognized as the first to achieve this milestone.
who was the first Cuban to win a medal for track-and-field in the Olympics?
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